What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Teacher position at Community Action Program for Central Arkansas?
STATEMENT OF THE JOB: Under the overall supervision of the Early Childhood Director and the direct supervision of the Center Manager or Center Manager/Teacher, carries out educational duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in setting up the environment (indoor/outdoor) for the activities of the day.
- Use developmentally appropriate practices to facilitate activities with group and individuals
- Observe and record behaviors of children to assist the teacher in the identification of each child’s strengths and areas to grow
- Utilize lesson plans at the direction of classroom staff, which reflect mandated elements, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start
- Follow a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skills development, three meals, and effective transition between activities
- Assist with meals preparation
- Clean and maintain center organized
- Follow all cleaning and safety checklist
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities Include:
Assist teachers by:
- observing children regularly and individualizing for each child based on these observations,
- creating a warm and welcoming environment that supports children’s growth and development,
- providing activities to facilitate children’s growth and development and
- ensuring the health and safety of children.
- Take every safeguard to protect children and makes careful decisions as he/she works with them daily.
- Feel that his/her job is as important and responsibilities are as great as that of the Teacher and work accordingly. Work with children as assigned.
- Encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families. .
- Assist with the orderliness and cleanliness of the center.
- Perform other duties as needed and required for efficient operation of the center and needs and welfare of the children.
- Work cooperatively with other classroom/center staff.
- Promote good eating habits by sitting at the table and eating with the children when food is served, conversing with children and encouraging good table manners.
- Assist in obtaining and documenting In-Kind for parent and community activities.
CAPCA
Job Description: Substitute Teacher
- Attend and participate in center staff meetings. Participate in parent meetings and staffing's as requested.
- Must be able to see, hear and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts that might occur in the classroom, playground, bathrooms or other areas used by children.
- Responsible for data management in designated child development areas.
- Assist in the avoidance or appearance of fraud in the center.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Educational Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- CDA Credential with Preschool Endorsement preferred.
Experience Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Three months experience working with young children (3 to 5 years of age).
- Computer literate.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
CAPCA
Job Description: Substitute Teacher
Physical Requirements:
- Good physical condition.
- Able to lift children and sit and stand for long periods of time.
- Participate in activities requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and jumping.
- Occasionally stand or walk on uneven surfaces.
- Must pass tuberculosis screening assessment annually and initial health examination within 90 days of hire.
- Valid driver’s license, access to transportation with liability insurance and willing to use vehicle for Agency related travel.
- Must be able to travel out of area overnight to attend training.
- Able to hear and communicate orally with children and adults.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Skill Requirements:
- Able to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
Personal Traits:
- Be in sympathy with the concepts of the Head Start Program.
- Keep confidential information without inappropriately divulging it.
- Make decisions and work without continual close supervision.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is an entry level position. The pay for this position is $11.13per hr. At this time all employees will receive an additional $3.00 per hr. COVID increase.
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