Early Childhood DC - Teacher Substitute

Summary

The Substitute Teacher is responsible for teaching the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Substitute Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The substitute teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults.

Duties

• Carry out teachers plans for the day.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

ECE degree

CDA credential