Job Description

Job Description

Substitute Teacher

SUMMARY & ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with classroom activities; is concerned with the health and safety of the children. Performs educational and non-educational functions which contributes to the development of the child. The teacher works with children and parents and serves as a guide for team members involved and contributing to the development of the child.

Professional position subject to the direction and guidance of the Education coordinator. The incumbent of this position assists in providing an educational climate in the classroom that insures a healthy and safe facility, is concerned and involved in all services which contribute to the full development of the child. Performs educational work involving instruction of the children and reports to parents; contributes specialized skills in Early Childhood Education. Responsible for necessary records and related reports concerning children. Attends in service training and meetings, which contribute to professional growth when requested to do so. Examples of work :

• Greets children and parents on arrival at the center
• Insures a healthy and safe atmosphere conducive to learning
• Assists in developing and implementing a daily and an overall instructional plan in conjunction with team members and parents
• Keeps abreast of new education research and apply to the program, when found to be a positive educational trend in improving the quality of training for children
• Responsible for keeping necessary records and reports and evaluations concerning children
• Works closely with the Education Coordinator and staff.
• Guides parents in classroom participation, observation and follow-up activities.
• Confers with parents frequently regarding progress of individual child.
• Makes required home visits and conducts parent conferences for all children.
• Conducts required fire drill exercises and necessary emergency awareness training.
• Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of classroom equipment and materials.
• Attends all staff meetings, in service training, community and parent meetings when requested to do so

Salary Rate : 15.00 hourly

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED

Previous Head Start experience preferred. Developing computer literacy. Willingness to work with low income children and families in their community.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Completion of the CAO of WNY, Inc. application form including completion of the NYS SCR Clearance form, criminal record certification and release(s) for reference checks.

All persons hired for positions in CAO Head Start programs must pass a physical examination by a CAO physician and paid for by CAO.

All persons hired in CAO Head Start programs must receive acceptable SCR clearance and be free of criminal convictions of crimes against children (misdemeanor and felony).Finger printing required. The Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

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