Early Childhood Substitute Teacher

Developmental Services, Inc. (DSI)

Job Description

POSITION TITLE : Early Childhood Substitute Teacher

DIVISION : Early Childhood Services

SUPERVISOR : Dirctor , Keys for Kids

CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt

PURPOSE :

Assist regular staff in the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices and maintain ratio in the early childhood classrooms at Bona Vista Programs. Staff member may maintain ratio without the need of another peer after one year of service at Bona Vista’s Early Childhood center.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

Ensure the safety of all children in an assigned group and maintain sight and sound at all times.

Create a warm, clean, and accepting environment that is inclusive of all children’s needs. Provide a welcoming atmosphere for all families, volunteers, community representatives, and staff.

Assist teachers with creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum . Ensure that activities are child led, play based, and meet fidelity requirements.

Abide by program philosophies on parent engagement and parent participation. Actively participate in parent engagement opportunities. Encourage families to engage in activities offered by the program that promote family well-being.

Appropriately communicate with families both verbally and in writing. Shares all conversations with the child’s primary caregiver in a timely manner .

Model appropriate language and behavior for children, volunteers, and families

Report any health, social, or crisis needs of the child or family to the child’s primary caregiver.

Attend all meetings and trainings as required to meet state and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS :

Must be able to hold and move small children weighing 5-50 pounds.

Must be able to move and play with small children indoors and outdoors, including routine tasks such as diaper changing and feeding.

Comply with regulatory health requirements, including : providing documentation of an annual physical within 30 days of hire and every five (5) years thereafter; and an annual TB test.

Display an overall commitment to the agency and program’s mission, values, and vision while maintain a positive, professional image.

Adhere to all plans, policies, and procedures of Bona Vista Programs and the early childhood department.

Perform all required documentation and reports and submit in a timely manner .

Assist with additional duties when directed by management.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Degree / GED Required, CDA preferred

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Three (3) years’ experience working within children under the age of 5 out of the agency or One (1) year working with children at Bona Vista Programs.

Must have or be able to obtain CPR certification annually and First Aid certification every two years.

General knowledge of child development, nutrition, health, and safety is preferred.

Must possess good oral and written communication skills.

Maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license, insurance on personal vehicle (minimum of PLPD with medical liability coverage), and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance is preferred.

The above statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent to the job .  The immediate supervisor, as specified above, may elaborate on or add to the above list if the duties come within the employee’s realm of responsibility.