Substitute Teacher

Position Summary: 

The Substitute Teacher is essential in ensuring that students continue to learn and grow every day by helping to create a caring and safe environment. This position assumes responsibilities and duties for the classroom and is responsible for all daily classroom operations and execution of learning plan.  The Substitute Teacher, along with other teaching staff, assist each other and Director in operating the center in accordance with Mitchell College policies, procedures and state licensing standards to provide an educational environment for children, staff and families that is nurturing and safe. In the absence of the Head Teacher, the Assistant Preschool Teacher. 

This position is paid $160 per day/$20/hr.  

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Assists in the implementation of developmentally appropriate inquiry-based curriculum; knowledge of a Reggio Emilia Approach to learning is preferable.
• Infuses creativity into all aspects of the children’s educational day. 
• Improves the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.  
• Provides responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group.  
• Demonstrates cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans.  
• Provides information and support to families whose children are in care including referrals to support agencies, parenting/family counseling resources and other counseling resources.
• May be asked to conducts tours and provide interested families with information about our program
• Understands and assists student workers and teacher’s assistants with developmentally appropriate practice in Early Childhood Education
• Complies with, and may implement OEC regulations regarding the care of children
• Informs the Director of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children
• Assists and accepts temporary responsibility for other daily center duties in the event other personnel are not available
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, center events, and parent meetings as required
• Responds immediately to unusual or crisis situations
• Functions effectively in an inclusive work environment

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be able to pick-up 25 pounds, have the ability to sit on the floor and rise from that position, and move with young children. 

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Studies, or Human Development Family Studies or related field preferred.   Transcripts are required prior to offer. 
• One to two years of professional teaching experience
• Child CPR and First Aid certified preferred.
• Knowledge of CT-ELDS and a Reggio Emilia inspired approach to curriculum
• One year of general experience working in a group program with children and/or youth.
• Proof of a physical examination within the last six months, which includes a tuberculosis test, and comply with other background checks as required by the OEC/DPH licensing;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and parents. 
• Ability to maintain confidential information and work independently with a high level of discretion
• Valid driver’s license

Key Skills / Knowledge:

• Standard computer skills (Word, Excel, etc)
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective interpersonal skills

Mitchell College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.