Substitute Teacher

Job Title Substitute Teacher Department Early Childhood Education FLSA Status Non-Exempt (Hourly) Employment Type On call Location Chicago, IL 60647 Base Pay Range $16.20/hr Summary The Substitute Teacher assists Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers on an as‑needed/on‑call basis to maintain required teacher/child ratios and provide coverage when teachers are absent. This position helps to ensure proper direct care to children in a group setting as assigned by the team leader in the classroom. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist Lead Teacher in daily classroom instruction utilizing best practices as defined by NAEYC and COA accreditation standards, and in meeting state licensing requirements for the program in the structuring of the classroom. Ensure there is appropriate teacher/child ratio in the classroom at all times. Assist Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers during meal service in the classroom as needed. Assist with diapering in Infant and Toddler classrooms as needed. Ride along and assist Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers with field trips as needed to ensure appropriate adult/child ratios and supervision of children. Ride along in agency buses and assist Bus Driver with transportation of children to and from the Early Learning Center, including morning and afternoon pick‑up of children. Facilitate development of self‑control in children by using positive guidance techniques. Listen and respond to children and parents positively and with attention and respect. Maintain the confidentiality of information and records related to children and families in the 0‑5 early childhood program at all times. Report any child abuse or neglect to supervisor; inform School Nurse of any change or concern in the medical condition or care of any child. Participate in Children’s Place quality assurance initiatives as needed and appropriate to improve service quality and ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation and contractual standards. Perform other duties as necessary to meet new funding requirements or as assigned by the Program Manager. Other Expectations Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co‑workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation or other differences. Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education, Skills, and/or Experience High school diploma required. Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or completion of college‑level study in the field of Child Development preferred. Must have a minimum of one year of professional experience working with young children in a child‑care setting. Certifications in Infant/Child CPR, First Aid and Caring for the Mildly Ill Child preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) written and verbal communication skills preferred. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, physical requirements may include standing, walking, sitting, crouching, kneeling and crawling; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; touching, including dexterity and use of hands and fingers; lifting and carrying children up to 35 pounds. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may become loud at times. As appropriate to the job, the work environment may include any or all of the following: working with others, verbal contact with others and face‑to‑face contact; working inside; working outside. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's Place Association