A center substitue's responsibility is to assist the lead teacher and help throughout the center as needed. The sub must be efficient at supervising children, ensuring the safety and physical well-being of the children, maintaining regular communication with parents, and contributing to the effective operation of the overall center. The sub reports to their lead teacher and the director.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Assist in conducting an effective child development program that meets students' needs and is developmentally appropriate for their given classroom.
- Ensure children’s routines are carried out in a prompt, hygienic, and consistent manner.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in their care.
- Operate the classroom in a manner that complies with all state licensing regulations.
- Help create a pleasant and inviting classroom.
- Provide positive guidance to help children develop self-help skills.
- Provide students with a safe, secure, and fun learning environment where they can learn, explore, create, and grow.
- Contribute to the operation of the center by participating in staff meetings and training.
- Work effectively with other teachers.
- Maintain confidentially for all student information.
- Maintain a professional and approachable appearance.
- Cover classroom to allow the lead teacher to take a break.
- Arrive to work consistently and promptly when scheduled.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Willingness to work in different classroom as assigned.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required
- Minimum age of 18
- Experience not required but a strong interest in early education and child development is necessary.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
- Arrive to work consistently and on time when scheduled.
- Willingness and ability to work both opening and closing shifts during the week.
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs, bend and stoop, sit on the ground, and observe outdoor times in cold and hot weather.
- Ability to take direction from lead, assistant director, and director.
- A willingness to support and assist other staff
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check.
- High School Diploma
