What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Substitute Teacher position at ElevatEd?
Summary:
The Shlenker School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Childhood Substitute Teacher to join our dynamic team for the 2024-2025 school year. Substitute teachers, play a vital role in the care, supervision, and education of our young learners aged 6 weeks to 5 years old in the absence of their teacher. Working collaboratively with a partner teacher, substitute teachers implement lessons that foster a nurturing Jewish learning environment.
Responsibilities:
- Curriculum Implementation: Supervise activities that encourage children to create,
explore their environment, solve problems, and engage in hands-on experiences using age-
appropriate materials.
- Independence and Autonomy: Provide play opportunities that allow children to initiate the
selection and exploration of materials, promoting independence, autonomy, self-esteem, and a
sense of mastery.
- Positive Role Modeling: Serve as a positive role model, offering supportive, nurturing, warm,
and responsive care tailored to individual children's needs.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism in work habits and maintain a positive attitude when working with other staff.
Required Skills:
- High School Diploma or GED Required.
- Experience working with young children
- Passion for working with children, demonstrated through warm, nurturing, and friendly interactions.
- Ability to understand and implement emergency procedures in a calm manner.
- Openness to constructive feedback from supervisor(s).5600 N. Braeswood Boulevard | Houston, Tex
- Excellent multitasking abilities with flexibility to adapt to transitions and changes.
- Mature attitude that facilitates effective communication, problem-solving, and anticipation of fellow workers' needs.
- Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and function as an effective team member.
