Substitute Teacher

Summary

This Substitute Teacher position supports the classroom and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. She must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the Lead Teacher in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents.

The substitute teachers support the Lead teacher through learning and daily tasks.

Winfree Memorial Preschool is a Nationally Accredited Preschool which has been serving families in the Midlothian area for over sixty years.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to preschool.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Christ Centered- commits to taking actions that develop a closer walk with Christ through active involvement in a Christian church program.
• Team work with other teachers
• Communicates effectively with children

Requirements

• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• An understanding of child development.
• love for working with children.
• Must clear full background check for the state of Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• Work with preschool age children in volunteer programs
• Work with tutor programs
• Work with children in camp or Bible school programs
• Customer/Human resource work
• work with children or students in any capacity