Job Description
Job Description
Make an Impact as a Part Time Substitute Teacher
Serves as a temporary team member in an assigned staff group. Plans and implements programs for children. Provides a learning environment that is safe, comfortable, and healthy in order to enhance growth and development. Responsible for maintaining all program standards to include CCG, NAEYC, Head Start and the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. Serves as a substitute in Teacher role for center assigned. Works under general supervision of Children’s Program Coordinator and / or Site Based Manger with some demand for independent judgment and action.
Why work for ChildCareGroup?
Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed.
You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values :
SERVICE – Lead with a servant’s heart
PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day
INTEGRITY – Do what is right
RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated
INCLUSION – Value individual differences
TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Planning : Assists in planning, preparation and implementation of work with children appropriate to development level based on RC3; includes developing curriculum, completing child assessments, maintaining records, etc.
- Time Management : Becomes familiar with routine of each classroom in which he / she may work.
- Classroom Management : Assumes responsibility for daily classroom program in Teacher’s absence. Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities. Provides attractive and functional learning centers.
- Relationship Building : Develops good relations with children and their families. Serves as a team member in assigned classroom.
- Database Maintenance : Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start Electronic Information System, ChildPlus, and / or Redelearner Database within the introductory period of employment. ChildCareGroup will train the employee either directly or through the Database Training Department of Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc.
- Participates in parent meetings and parent conferences
- Provides attractive and functional learning centers
- Assists in the inventory of and request for equipment and supplies
- Participates in entry process of child into care giving group
- Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent requiredMinimum 6 months required working with young children. One year preferredMust demonstrate desire to work with young children, have general knowledge of “normal” growth and developmentAbility to work as a team memberGood organizational skills and written and oral communication skillsAbility to work effectively with all levels of staff, parents and center volunteersRegular and prompt attendance requiredUnquestioned integrity and commitment to uphold ChildCareGroup’s mission, vision and core valuesTravel and Compliance
Must have a valid driver's license if applicableDriving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirementsMust have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportationAbility to travel locally or out of town as requiredMileage reimbursement is offered when applicableMust submit to and successfully pass all required CCG and Partner Program background checks throughout employment. These include FBI, Fingerprinting, Neglect and Abuse, Federal, State, Local, and Sex Offender background checks.Background check requirements may be expanded at the discretion of CCG and Partner ProgramsPhysical Demands
Work requires normal physical effort with minimal lifting requirements of items weighing less than 50 poundsVisual attentionManual dexterity / coordinationChildCareGroup is an equal opportunity employer / program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.