Substitute Teacher (On-Call) - Head Start - All Locations

PURPOSE

Assists the Lead Teacher in all facets of center activities when full-time staff are unable to report to work, carrying out lesson plans, incorporating component plans, and leading large and small groups of children.

Hourly Rate: Head Start 7 ($25.26+/Hr. DOE)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist the Lead Teacher in all areas of the classroom to maintain a safe, and cheerful environment.

•Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the children, their families, staff, and volunteers.

• May attend staff meetings, as requested.

• Will manage small groups of children; will evaluate activities regarding appropriateness and effectiveness and interest of the children.

• Assist in preparation of materials as needed to carry out the weekly lesson plans.

• Will eat and interact with children at meal times, serving as an appropriate model to the children.

• May attend parent committee meetings as requested (may include evening and weekend meetings).

• Will safeguard privacy of records and confidential information.

• Assist the Lead Teacher in making smooth transitions for children.

• May assist in recruiting and enrolling eligible children and collecting all needed records.

• Assists with janitorial duties (e.g., cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, mopping or vacuuming floors, cleaning toys, equipment, washing windows, emptying trash, light maintenance, and yard work).

• Regularly communicates with staff to determine janitorial priorities.

• Assist in keeping the building and playground area in safe condition and good repair at all times, and observe all fire and sanitation code requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.