HEAD START - RXII - Substitute Teacher, Seasonal

The Teacher (Sub) is responsible for assisting the Classroom Staff in the implementation of a classroom program designed to give each child an opportunity to participate in experiences that will enrich his/her development in a safe environment. Teacher Subs take the place of teachers absent for a period of time on an as‑needed basis, i.e.: illness, vacation or training. The role also includes helping recruit potential parents by providing information about the program services and benefits offered to enrolled children and families. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist classroom staff with implementation of daily activities and classroom management principles. Assist in implementing classroom activities around concepts that incorporate the interests of the classroom community and meet goals and objectives outlined in the Creative Curriculum. Maintain flexibility to allow children’s interests to guide classroom direction. Be responsible for and lead some activities as requested by the teacher, preschool assistant teacher, infant‑toddler teacher, or center leadership. Establish and maintain positive, pleasant and trusting relationships with parents, respecting their individual needs and maintaining professional and appropriate boundaries. Know all medical conditions/needs of the children in the classroom (including allergies) and how to respond to these needs. Discuss communications with parents with the classroom team to give consistent messages in accordance with the Data Privacy policy. Attend to children’s personal hygiene needs including diaper changing, cleaning, feeding and changing soiled or wet clothes. Assume other duties as requested by the classroom staff or center leadership. SAFETY & SANIITATION Maintain a safe, clean, care‑giving environment, practice good personal hygiene and hand washing, and assure the wellbeing and safety of all children. Utilize disciplinary measures appropriately as outlined in the Behavior Guidance Policies and Procedures. Protect all children from physical punishment or verbal abuse and immediately report any incident to the person in charge. Provide for the physical safety of each child from arrival time until departure time. Assure that safety and sanitation policies and procedures are followed appropriately. Assure that children are dressed appropriately for the weather and type of play in which they are engaged. Assure that children are supervised at all times. Obtain a First Aid and CPR Certification within 90 days of hire, maintain certification during employment, and administer First Aid and/or CPR when necessary. COMMUNICATION Greet children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm. Maintain a cooperative attitude of working together with other staff, parents and volunteers in planning and implementing activities. Maintain a positive, calm attitude and a pleasant, soothing voice, and model this attitude and voice for parents and others working or volunteering in the program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc