What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLASSROOM SUBSTITUTE position at Tri-County Community Action Agency?
CLASSROOM SUBSTITUTE
Early Head Start, Basic Head Start, and State Pre-K Programs - Southern Region
As-Needed Position
School-year or year-round opportunities
General Responsibility: Ensure a safe, healthy learning environment for children ages 18 months-5 years. Tri-County Community Action Agency is looking for energetic, enthusiastic substitute teachers. Background knowledge in completing assessments, implementing curriculum tools, and understanding of the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards is a plus.
Specific Responsibilities: Providing an environment that is socially and emotionally supportive to children and their families. Assisting the co-teacher, as directed, in conducting daily, age-appropriate activities for the children. Helping with the necessary steps to implementing mealtime. Eating with and assisting children in the development of social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices. Working alongside co-teacher, as directed, in preparing, setting up, conducting and cleaning up daily, age-appropriate activities for the children.
Qualifications: 1-2 years of experience working with children of this age group (18 months-5 years). Preferred qualifications are: Associates Degree Early Childhood Education, Infant/Toddler CDA, or Preschool CDA. Knowledge of the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards preferred.
Special Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age. CPR/First Aid Certified preferred. Must be able to work in a team environment with staff and families, be creative, and have good communication and leadership skills. Willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the program.
Application Process: Please visit our website at www.tricountyri.org to view our current openings. Click on the Career Opportunities link on the bottom of the page to view all available employment opportunities, click HERE”.
Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, limited English proficiency (LEP), gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.