Teacher Substitute
Full Time • ALICE
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General Summary
Provides activities that support the growth and development of each child in the assigned classroom. Responsible for the classroom’s day-to-day supervision and operation. This position will work in a team teaching approach with a Teacher Aide and other cluster staff to assure that all Head Start and curriculum activities and program and licensing standards are implemented.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Implement screening procedures that identify concerns in the developmental, behavioral, motor, language, social, cognitive, and emotional skills of each child in the classroom within 45 calendar days of the child’s entry into the Program.
2. Implement a with fidelity research-based curriculum with effective teaching practices that promote positive outcomes by promoting growth in the developmental progression described in the Head Start Early learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five. Integrate child assessment data and developmentally appropriate learning experiences in planning and implementing a collaboratively designed lesson plan.
3. Demonstrates verbally and by role modeling a sound knowledge of good teaching practices of child growth and development.
4. Conducts Parent-Teacher conferences at least two center visits and two home visits, with more frequent conferences conducted as appropriate.
5. Implements the classroom’s emergency procedures, including the posting of procedures, locations and telephone numbers of emergency response systems, emergency evacuation routes and other procedures and the maintenance of up-to-date family contact information and authorization for emergency care. Conducts and documents monthly fire drills. Conducts and documents severe weather and lock down drills four times per year.
6. Implements the classroom’s medication administration procedures, including storing all medication under lock and key, administering medication and maintaining individual records of dispensed medication.
7. Assures that the child’s outdoor and indoor environments are safe and clean at all times, including storing outdoor equipment such as wagons and tricycles and storing dangerous materials and potential poisons under lock and key.
8. Supervises and ensures the safety and well being of all children in the classroom at all times. Assures that the classroom’s environment is developmentally appropriate for each child.
9. Assists the Family Advocates in making referrals for services for children and their families.
10. Conducts activities in the classroom to conform to the Program’s written program plans, Performance Standards, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five, Minimum Standards for Licensing, CACOST’s Head Start Birth to Five Program policies and procedures, School Readiness Goals and the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework.
11. Assures that the classroom maintains full enrollment and that average daily attendance is at least 85% of enrollment.
12. Supports parent involvement and development by maintaining open communication with parents concerning their child’s needs and strengths, conducting Center meetings and offer opportunities for parents and family members to be involved in the program’s education services.
13. Insures the implementation of children’s IEPs or Plans of Care for children with Disabilities.
14. Complies with the Program’s confidentiality policies.
15. Any other duty as assigned by the Cluster Manager.
Work Experience
- Frequent significant decision and problem solving abilities.
- Good communication skills is necessary.
- Ability to supervise pre-school children and ensure a safe environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in classroom and outdoor play areas.
- Physical ability to move quickly in order to respond to children who are very active and may need restraint or redirection in order to insure their safety or the safety of others in the environment.
Education/Certifications/Licensure
- An Associate Degree in early childhood education or coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education
- Experience teaching preschool-age children.
- Annual certification and training in the following are required: Health Certificate, First Aid Certification and Adult and Infant / Toddler CPR Certification, Food Handler Card.
- Must attend 24 clock hours of professional development and staff training per year to include training on methods to handle suspected or known child abuse and neglect cases, that comply with applicable federal, state, local and tribal laws, training that builds their knowledge, experience and competencies to improve child and family outcomes
- Any other trainings as outlined by the Head Start Performance Standards and Minimum Standards from the State of Texas.
- PREFERRED: Master’s Degree in early childhood education or coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children.
Skills
- Prepares updates and maintains required records and reports for each child and their family using manual and automated data system to submit accurate reports on a timely basis.
- Assure general maintenance and security of facility. Attend meetings, training's, and appropriate professional development activities.
- Submits written requests for supplies, equipment, material, forms and other necessary items to the Cluster Manager.
- Conducts personnel action for the classroom Teacher Aide, to include employee evaluation and recommending personnel action, including termination and promotion within established Agency policies.
- Obtains the assigned non-federal in-kind amount on a monthly basis.
Physical Requirements
If a preliminary offer of employment is extended, a physical will be required before the offer can be accepted.
If a preliminary offer of employment is extended, a physical will be required before the offer can be accepted.
Able to perform the following physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation: critical sensory requirements include general vision; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Hear or listen in the normal range (corrected) and speak and give directions clearly. Able to walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 10 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Welcome to Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST)!
CACOST is a private non-profit organization established in 1971 and funded through federal, state and local grants. CACOST currently serves 16 counties via a wide variety of community programs and services. CACOST lives its mission each day, which is to continuously improve the lives of South Texans by providing high quality health care, education, housing and economic opportunities to reduce poverty through services and partnerships.
CACOST is looking for employees who are interested in accomplishing our mission, which can be both rewarding and challenging. We count on our employees to contribute directly to the growth and success of our agency. Because the quality of our staff is the key to our success, we carefully select our new employees. Apply today to join our CACOST family and take pride in being a member of our team.
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Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Positive Work Environment
Paid Holidays
Flexible Schedules