Substitute Teacher - South Gulf/Port St. Joe

Under the supervision of the Teacher, the Substitute Teacher shall deliver high quality educational services in a center-based classroom setting. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a full day Preschool and/or Infant/Toddler classroom that will provide children and families with comprehensive quality services.

• Assist teachers with maintaining a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor learning environment through routine health and safety checks.
• Actively supervise children at all times by maintain ratio indoors and outdoors learning environments.
• Assisting teachers with conducting daily child health checks.
• Assist teaching staff with curriculum implementation to encourage social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skill development through developmental learning activities and environmental set-up.
• Assist teacher in carrying out lesson plans and implement curriculum.
• Assist teacher with daily student attendance.
• Assist with contacting parent/guardian after 1 hour of unplanned student attendance.

• Assist with meal service as needed.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with children, parents, co-workers, and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• This position has no supervisory or management responsibilities.

Required

• Strong communications skills, especially good listening and writing skills.
• Ability to work with infants/toddlers, preschool children, and peers.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Ability to acquire knowledge and apply principles, strategies and skills necessary to implement Creative Curriculum and early childhood practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff and other professionals.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and embrace the cultural diversity of families.

Licenses or Certifications

• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) – before commencement in classroom.
• Personnel Orientation Course (5 hours) that includes Universal Precautions, Fire Extinguisher, and Medication Administration.
• Within 30 days of employment – Safe Sleep Course
• Within 90 days of employment – DCF 40 hours Required Course (Part I and Part II), DCF 5 hour Literacy Course
• Health & Nutrition in the School Readiness Program
• Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program
• Maintain a current Infant/Toddler/Young Child CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• State and National criminal background screenings and Child Abuse Registry.
• Subject to random Drug Testing.
• Physical and TB test

Education

Degree Type: High School/GED Major: Required: Yes

Work Experience

Required: Previous experience in Early Childhood setting (example: church nursery or preschool, school, childcare setting, summer preschool camp, aftercare.

Preferred:

• Ability to conduct active supervision on children ages 0-5 years within weight range of up to 50 pounds including guiding, pursuing, withstanding sudden movement. Ability to bend, stoop, and lift or move. Frequent, regular kneeling, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend child’s needs.
• Able to lift children up to 50 pounds in the prevention of a child hurting him/herself.
• Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.

• Occasional hazards that are predictable or well protected against (Hazardous waste, ladders, cleaning supplies, trips and falls)
• Typically exposed to classroom noises and interruptions.
• Redirecting children with behavioral concerns.
• Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Must be able to provide references for the previous 5 years work experience.

Contingency:

• Employment with NFCD is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Legislature, federal funding, and successful implementation of job requirements, as measured by performance-based evaluations. In the event the federal, state, and/or local funds upon which employment is dependent are withdrawn or redirected, employment may be terminated and NFCD shall have no further liability to the employee beyond that already incurred prior to the termination date. NFCD is an at-will company.