Daycare Substitute Teacher

About us

At BabyFe Bilingual Learning Center, our mission is to celebrate diversity by bridging community gaps caused by linguistic and economic disparities. We use education as a tool to inform, unite, and uplift the community at large. Our curriculum is:

• 80% Spanish, 20% English written and spoken language
• Capitalizes on the large influence nursery rhymes have on early literacy and numeracy
• Designed to grow the whole child, addressing the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children
• Observes the Maryland Early Learning Standards

Why chose to be a leader of a BabyFe team?
We value our team members!

• Career pathways for those looking for growth
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Individualized Growth Plans for specified development
• Paid holidays
• Annual Reviews

Substitute Teacher Job Description:

**This is an on-call position** Hours will vary week to week based as needed. Opportunity for full-time schedule in late Summer 2024

**The ability to work both of our locations (Bowie, MD and Alexandria, VA) is preferred, not required**

· Ensure the safety of each child enrolled in the class whether in the classroom, on the playground, or in common areas

· Maintain regular observation of children's development and progress

· Assist in planning and implementation of daily lesson plans

· Maintain the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and cleanliness of the learning environment of the classroom

· Serve as a role model for the children in the areas of attitude, speech and actions Treat each child with dignity and respect

· Encourage children's development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem solving, and taking responsibility for their actions

· Interact with each child through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc

· Maintain positive relationships with children, staff and parents

-Work well as a member of collaborative team focused on positive outcomes

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• MSDE Approved Basic Health and Safety Training (Required)
• First Aid and CPR Training (Preferred)
• CDA (Preferred)

Other Requirements:

• FLUENT in either Spanish or English
• Basic to Proficient level in second language of English or Spanish
• Meet the Maryland State Dept. Of Education Office of Child Care requirements to lead child care programs for infants/toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5)
• Possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Practice excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Maintain a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic at all times.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Patient demographics:

• Children
• Infants

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bowie, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person