Description

Substitute Teacher

REPORTS TO: SITE DIRECTOR

STATUS: SEASONAL POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education or a related field with at least 7 – 12 credits in Child Development/Early Childhood Education.
• New Jersey P – 3 Teacher Certification
• Experience working with low-income/urban population.
• Two years of experience as a full-time preschool teacher preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Preparation

•  Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of students.
• Sets instructional outcomes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources.
• Designs coherent instructions.
• Designs student assessment.

Class Environment

• Creates and environment of respect and rapport.
• Establishes a culture for learning.
• Manages classroom procedures.
• Manages student behavior.
• Organizes physical space.

Instruction

• Communicates with students.
• Uses questioning and discussion techniques.
• Engages students in learning.
• Uses assessment in instruction.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Appropriate level of technology integration.
• Appropriate variety of technology

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflects on teaching.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Communicates with families.
• Participates in a professional community.
• Grows and develops professionally.
• Shows professionalism.

GENERAL:

• Follow NJ state requirement as per NJ Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing, Chapter 122 Manual of Requirement for Child Care Centers.
• Follow Center policy for the discipline and care of students in accordance with the DCF, Office of Licensing and PRAB manual & procedures.
• Insure compliance with PRAB rules, regulations and procedures accordance with PRAB Employee Handbook.
• Understand and follow center’s Crisis Management Plan and Procedures.
• Complete daily Meal Count and Attendance Record for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
• Maintain record of student’s allergy information and ensure center’s compliance in meal service.
• Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance and punctuality.

PRAB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Qualifications