Substitute Teacher

Must have High School Diploma or GED, have Driver's License, and be available to work as early as 7:30 am and as late as 4:00 PM Monday - Friday.

This position is responsible for substituting in the classroom in the absence of teaching staff in a supportive and cooperative role carrying out developmentally appropriate activities that promote the health, safety, and developmental needs of the children. This position does not supervise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist classroom teacher in setting the environment for the activities of the day as well as performing the activities.

2. Use developmentally appropriate practices to facilitate activities with groups and individual children.

3. Help promote communication, play, and socialization between children in the classroom.

4. Perform required caregiving activities as needed for children (i.e. feeding, toileting, dressing, etc.)

5. Follow a consistent schedule as establish in the classroom assigned.

6. Provide an atmosphere that promotes children to experiment, explore, problem solve, cooperate and socialize.

7. Listen and respond to children with respect.

8. Follow all agency policies and procedures.

9. Ensure that professional ethics and confidentiality are maintained.

10. Be an advocate for all children, families, and this agency.

11. Take advantage of available training in the education field.

12. Report any problems or concerns to QTLS and/or Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications

· Must be at least 18 years old

· Must be able to pass all criminal background checks

· Must have High School Diploma or GED

· Must have Driver's License

· Must be a steady reliable worker

· Must be able to perform simple tasks independently after given specific instructions

· Must display good language skills and verbal projection.

Physical Qualifications

· Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, kneel, crouch, stand for several hours, walk short distances and reach heights

· Vision sufficient for the supervision of children

· Must have sufficient strength and manual skill to lift children up to 50lbs.

Environment conditions

· Required work habits include regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, promptness & communication appropriately

· The ability to handle a fast-paced changing environment

· Ability to be flexible with work assignments & work schedules

· Preserve confidentiality & be a positive role model

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 per hour

Work Location: In person