PT Early Childhood Substitute Teacher

The Early Childhood Substitute Teacher is responsible for implementing, leading and evaluating pre-preschool and early childhood programs in a manner that contributes to the child’s well-being, growth and development. To provide a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment where self-concept is enhanced, independence is encouraged, and individuality respected.

Supervision Received
The Early Childhood Substitute Teacher is under the direct supervision of the Program Manager.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

General Administration

• Verbal and written communication with parents, staff, participants and the general public.
• Use appropriate and positive discipline.
• Active participation in program.
• Adhere to all DCFS state guidelines
• Meet uniform and appearance standards.

Customer Service

• Staff will greet all visitors in a friendly manner.
• Staff will be courteous at all times.
• Staff will provide the customers with accurate information in all park district communications.

Safety, Health and Loss Control

• Support, promote and make recommendations regarding all safety, health and loss control policies as adopted by the park district.
• Follow all safety and health state guidelines and national accreditation standards.

Marginal Functions/Responsibilities

• Prepare materials needed in program prior to class.

Psychological Considerations

• Be able to enjoy working with people and make them feel good about themselves.
• Be able to be flexible and work under stressful conditions.
• Be able to work under supervision and direction of supervisors.
• Be able to work closely with staff.
• Be able to work well with public.

Physiological Considerations

• Be able to have physical contact with public.
• Be able to sit on the floor alongside children.
• Be able to bend and stretch to move toys/equipment.
• Be able to see to supervise children
• Be able to hear to accommodate children’s verbal need

Environmental Considerations

• Be able to work outdoors in extreme heat and cold.

Cognitive Considerations

• Be able to read and understand written materials and manuals.
• Be able to follow rules and verbal instruction.
• Be able to demonstrate good safety awareness and judgement.
• Be able to demonstrate creative programming skills

The Hoffman Estates Park District is a proactive equal-opportunity employer.