Substitute

Education/Experience:

Preferred: CDA or one year state awarded ECE certificate and previous teaching experience with special needs children.

Minimum: High School Diploma or GED and previous experience in working with children birth to 5 years of age.

Benefits: earned as outlined personnel policies

Assistance in paying for required training.

POSITION

• This position is responsible for substituting in the classroom in the absence of teaching staff in a supportive and cooperation role carrying out developmentally appropriate activities that promote the health, safety and development needs of the children. Does not supervise.

• Length of employment is determined by child enrollment, funding and program’s need.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the classroom teacher in setting the environment for activities of the day as well as performing activities. 

• Use developmentally appropriate practices to facilitate activities with groups and individual children.

• Help promote communication, play and socialization between children in the classroom.

• Perform required care-giving activities as needed for children (i.e. feeding, toileting, dressing, etc.)

• As directed by Education staff or teaching staff, implement behavior management techniques and monitor progress & effectiveness.

• Observe record and monitor children’s behaviors in the classroom to assist the teacher in documenting assessment data.  

• Demonstrate capabilities to actively supervise children and respond to behavioral issues with appropriate behavior management processes. 

• Utilize lesson plans at the direction of Education Staff which reflect mandated elements and promote the development of children.

• Follow a consistent schedule as established in the classroom which is assigned as a substitute.

• Provide an atmosphere that promotes children to experiment, explore, problem solve, cooperate and socialize.

• Listen and respond to children with respect.

• Follow all agency policies and procedures. 

• Ensure that professional ethics and confidentiality are maintained.

• Be an advocate for all children, families, and this agency.

• Take advantage of available training in the education field.

• Report any problems or concerns to the Program Assistant and/or Executive Director.

Custodian

Education/Experience:

Experience in custodial duties.

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POSITION

• This position is responsible for performing custodial duties & minor repairs as well as assisting in sanitation control and checks for safety hazards. 

• This position does not supervise any other employee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs cleaning & janitorial duties

• Be accessible if needed to clean up after an accident or potty accident.

• Keeps janitor closet neat and orderly and turns in supply orders to kitchen cook or submits purchase requests to executive director

• Assist in checking school for safety hazards and reports deficiency

• Assists in control of sanitation & adhere to safety data sheets & practice chemical safety.

• Adhere to center safety policies and practice safe working conditions

• Takes out trash

• Keep assigned areas in a neat & orderly fashion

• Maintains walkways and ramps free of debris & in winter months, removes snow or ice and puts down deicer or salt

• Maintain a good attitude and work as a team with other staff.

• Report any problems or concerns to Executive Director