Substitute Teacher

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Classroom Substitute

Position: Classroom Substitute

Program: Early Childhood Development

Reports to: Classroom Supervisor

Status: Variable, up to 37.5 hours/week

Starting Wage: $16.00 hour

Job Function: Assist and share the daily responsibilities with the classroom teacher and assistant teacher in providing a secure and positive learning environment. This environment should reflect an age-appropriate, self-learning, nurturing, enjoyable, engaging, and a self-confident space that requires performance of the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Must work cooperatively with the center staff to facilitate daily activities in the absence of a center staff person.
• Has the ability to be flexible with frequent daily schedule and location changes.
• Responsible for the health and safety of the children in the center, on the playground, in the gym, and on field trips.
• Provides active supervision to children while keeping appropriate teacher-to-child ratio at all times.
• Assist with snack and mealtimes. Helps prepare snack and meals. Acts as a role model and eats with the children, family style.
• Must assume a helping role in dealing with the daily center chores and services which include sweeping, sanitizing tables and other areas, setting tables, monitor and / or assist with toileting and tooth brushing, assisting with arrival and dismissal of children, and monitor rest times.
• Must work jointly with all staff to promote a team approach of the delivery of Head Start services for all enrolled children, their families, and the community at large.
• Promote positive behavior guidance to help children develop appropriate classroom and social interaction skills. Practice effective behavior management skills and strategies. Utilize the Pyramid Model framework to enhance the social and emotional development of young children.
• Maintains professionalism, uses language appropriate for early childhood settings.
• Must follow center procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Must attend any required orientation, trainings, conference and meetings.
• May be requested to work one-on-one with students as needed in the classroom to support the overall curriculum, behaviors, and classroom functions.
• May be re-assigned to alternate classrooms throughout the Program to provide support as needed. Assignments may be temporary or long-term dependent on Program-need.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED/HSE); prefer related experience and/or training in a childcare setting. Should have a strong desire to work with children birth – 5 years old.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

NYS Driver's License preferred. Clearance through the NYS Child Abuse/Maltreatment Registry. Must complete NYS OCFS Daycare regulation trainings as required.

Other Qualifications

Physical Examination, TB Testing upon hire. Comprehensive background check, including fingerprinting for criminal background per the standards set forth by child care licensing. Must be able to travel to all program and Agency sites, training, visits, etc. as necessary and requested.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

Interested candidates should apply using the application below or forward a resume and letter of interest via email to [email protected] or at the CAPCO Main Office, 32 N. Main St., Cortland, NY 13045**.**

CAPCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and physical or mental disability. CAPCO will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates in adherence of the Americans with Disabilities Act and New York Human Rights Act.