Substitute Teacher Assistant

 Job Title: Substitute

 $15.50-$18.31 Based on education and years of exp.  

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Substitute to create a nurturing and supportive environment for children. The ideal candidate will foster a safe space for children to explore their independence while collaborating with team members to implement engaging programs that cater to individual and group developmental needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a nurturing and loving environment that encourages children to feel safe and explore independence.
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement programs that meet the diverse developmental needs of children.
• Utilize children's enthusiasm for learning by offering numerous opportunities for play and exploration.
• Monitor transition times between activities and establish routines to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as directed by teachers, including attendance, medication, incident reports, behavioral observations, meal counts, updated emergency information, and development logs.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of child development principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Patience and a genuine passion for working with children.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and needs of children.

We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates and encourage those with full-time availability ( hours between 6:45-6pm) to apply, as this schedule best supports the needs of our centers and families.  

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

• Stands, sits, and moves while supervising children indoors and outdoors.
   
• Walks with children on walks and field trips.
   
• Sits during paperwork, observation, and meals/snacks.
   
• Lifts/carries children up to 35 lbs.
   
• Reaches and handles supplies for meals and activities.
   
• Pushes/pulls furniture as needed.
   
• Stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls to interact at child level.
   
• Communicates clearly with children and staff; reads stories aloud.
   
• Hearing required for reading materials, reports, observing injuries, and giving first aid.
   
• Clear vision needed to monitor play and development.
   
• Follows all Health & Safety policies and responsibilities.
   

Environmental Conditions:

• Primarily indoor classroom setting.
   
• Outdoors daily for play, walks, games, and field trips (except in extreme weather).
   

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
   

Experience:

• Experience working with young children (e.g., nannying, camp counseling, vacation programs, family daycare, or extensive babysitting).
   

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Understanding of child developmental stages.
   
• Ability to create a nurturing and comforting environment.
   
• Open to professional development.
   
• Strong interpersonal skills.
   
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
   
• CPR & First Aid certified (training provided post-hire).
   
• Knowledge of Universal Precautions (training provided).
   
• USDA meal service monitoring knowledge (training provided).
   

Other Facts:

• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, excluding designated holidays.
   
• Reports To: Lead Teacher