Classroom Substitute

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Find your purpose: We’re dedicated to growing employees who want a career in helping at-risk children and families succeed. Employees get ongoing training opportunities to include job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement.

Keep the balance: We value employee wellness by offering 13 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break, and a generous time off policy that increases over time. We invest in free mental health services for staff, along with free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just for staff wellness.

NAME OF POSITION: WANTAGE CLASSROOM SUBSTITUTE

AS NEEDED

Job Overview
To assist classroom staff to ensure children are safe and accounted for and to provide care for toddlers and preschoolers using developmentally appropriate practices and responsive relationship building strategies.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise and care for children in the classroom to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and licensing requirements.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment for the classroom.
• Maintain recordkeeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow-up.

Qualifications
Minimum Education Level
High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Education Level
Associates, or higher, in early childhood education, social work, or related field

Experience
Some experience preferred

Preferred Experience
2 years of direct experience with at-risk population

Personal characteristics: Self-motivated, compassionate, flexible, Inclusive, reliable
Physical abilities: Lift 30 pounds

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $15.45 - $17.51 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Are you fluent in English and Spanish?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person