Infant/Preschool Teacher (Substitute)

SUMMARY

Marist ELC is seeking qualified candidates to serve as substitute teachers.  Age groups range from infant through Pre-K. The ideal candidate will hold a 4-year degree or equivalent experience working with young children.  Candidates should be professional and embrace working in a collaborative and collegial environment.

SCOPE OR RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibility for helping to implement ongoing developmentally appropriate activities that promote cognitive, physical, language, social and emotional development of each child enrolled in the class in collaboration with the lead teachers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Arrive promptly and be ready for the day.
• Help maintain a positive, well-organized, loving, and safe environment for all children and families.
• Establish a positive relationship with each child and each child’s family.
• Support lead teachers and help implement daily activities.
• Observe children and communicate effectively with the team.
• Help maintain daily communication with families both in-person and via Tadpoles.
• Keep abreast of current knowledge and practices in the field of early childhood education.
• Maintain policies and procedures inside and outside the classroom.
• Understand and execute emergency procedures and protocols when needed.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and toys daily; ensure the room is clean at the end of the day; organize toys so the room is ready for the next day.
• Report any family requests, complaints, or suggestions to the Director.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Teachers will be required to have one of the following education requirements:

• CDA or Diploma from an accredited vocational college.
• Technical Certificate of Credit in Early Childhood Education, Infant/Toddler, Program Administration, or School Age Care.
• Technical College Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Paraprofessional Certificate.
• 25 quarter hours or 15 semester hours in Early Childhood Education.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field other than Early Childhood Education and three months experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Early Childhood Education.

Must be 18 years of age. Must pass a BFTS background check as well as Marist School’s pre-employment background and drug screenings. Must have CPR/First Aid training.

Must have knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood. Must have strong management skills of children. Must have effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to understand and follow instructions precisely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; bend; stretch; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to push emergency equipment with up to 40 lbs of weight.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.