Warren-Walker School is celebrating over 90 years in education! We are currently seeking a Substitute Teacher for our Early Childhood Education program.

This position requires active supervision and care for infant through prekindergarten age children, while providing and maintaining a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom and outdoor environment.

Skills:

• Have full knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities and practices for children.
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of Community Care licensing regulations and requirements.
• Have knowledge of appropriate social guidance and classroom management techniques.
• Must be able to write and speak English at a College level, and follow verbal and written instructions, and be comfortable communicating with parents, colleagues, and administrators in-person and through electronic means.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safety & Professionalism:
  • You are responsible for all children in your care.
  • Keep classrooms sanitary, safe, free from clutter, and orderly.
  • Conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
  • Adhere to employment and childcare licensing requirements.

• Communication:
  • Communicate positively and effectively, as required, with all parties (children/parents/ employees/employer).
  • Maintain confidentiality for all parties.
  • Report to Directors for schedules. Duties may include implementing planned curriculum, co-teaching, or assisting and supporting regular classroom teachers in a variety of ways.
  • Notify Directors of any concern, requests, or issues involving parents or children immediately.
  • Ask Directors for clarification about protocols for discipline or classroom management, facility or classroom issues, schedules or time-keeping, or anything else if needed.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher in Child Development preferred
• 12 core units in Early Childhood Development, or equivalent required
• Minimum 6 months to one year of experience in a Childcare Center
• All clearances and forms completed and on file

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, unassisted, on a frequent basis. Position requires the performance of simple motor skill activities such as walking, standing and bending. Must have full use of arms, hands, and legs. Must be able to walk, stand, squat, stand for long periods, bend over tables, climb stairs, reach above shoulders, and kneel.
• Must be able to identify objects visually at a distance of 20 feet, distinguish normal sounds where there is some background noise, and be able to speak clearly and make yourself understood.
• Must be able to problem-solve, make decisions under pressure, supervise and interpret the needs of the children, organize information, keep daily written records, take direction, remember assigned tasks and follow through.

Understanding:

Please note that all offers of employment are conditioned upon applicants passing a pre-employment background check, confirmation of employment eligibility in the United States, and confirmation of additional position specific requirements (i.e. education, certifications, licensures, Live Scan, etc.).

Warren-Walker School is a private, independent co-educational school and an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strongly encourage a diverse field of qualified applicants. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.