Substitute Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Note : The substitute teacher position is a temporary position, you work when needed at the center, and you provide us with your availability once hired. The pay rate is $10.24 p / hr. You must pass a background check before getting hired. Once background comes back with an eligibility letter, we can proceed with the next hiring steps. You must attend all the required trainings. Trainings are usually in our La Grange Training Center. If you agree to this, please continue and apply for the position.

The Substitute Teacher Assistant serves as a member of an instructional team assisting with classroom activities and supervision of assigned children in the absence of regular teaching staff, and as directed by Center Director and the Education Director.

Essential Duties :

Essential functions may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by this position; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following, and are subject to change at the discretion of management at any time :

• Assist with classroom preparation and activities of children as directed by Center Director.
• Assist with maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for children.
• Participate in and assist during meal and snack time following family style meal services and guiding children in clean-up afterwards.
• Assist with daily cleaning of center facilities and preparation of classroom materials.
• Provide a positive image to co-workers and the community by being supportive of the agency's mission, vision and goals.
• Work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and those with disabilities and special needs.
• Continue professional growth by participating in classes, training programs, workshops / conferences, as needed and required and / or allowed within the agency’s budget.
• Ensure confidentiality of agency and family information assigned to position.
• Report to work at scheduled time and maintain good attendance and availability.
• Perform all duties in a safe, timely and professional manner.
• Actively participate in all program activities with a positive attitude and behavior.
• Perform other job-related duties as directed by supervisor(s).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : High School Diploma / GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : (In addition to the above minimum qualifications) 3-6 months of working with children 0 to 5 year old’s.