Classroom Substitute

Community Action Agencies; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Agency South Central Michigan is seeking staff to support in a classroom and school-based program focused on early childhood development. The role involves assisting teachers, helping with meals, attendance, and group activities, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children.

The position requires adherence to curriculum guidelines, confidentiality, and accurate record-keeping. Training, safety, and ongoing professional growth are encouraged within a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: Minimum of six months experience in early childhood development is preferred.
• Ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children.
• Willingness to continue professional growth through continued education.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom staff and cooperate in a supportive role in the classroom.
• Assist in the distribution, delivery and cleanup of meals.
• Assist in taking attendance in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Perform or assist in implementing large and small group activities.
• Assist in the continuity of care for all children.
• Assist in the recruitment of children and families to our HS/EHS/GSRP programs.
• Ensure adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all children
• Follow established lesson plans according to the principles in the Creative Curriculum.
• Comply with Agency's Mission and Culture statements.
• Comply with program and Agency policies and procedures.
• Report all child incidences to direct supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information concerning children, families and staff.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by program regulations, policies, procedures and law pertaining to classroom staff and children.
• Perform assigned position’s duties inviting classroom such as food service, washing dishes and organizing supplies.
• Responsible to keep assigned work area or classroom clean and assist in facility checks and miscellaneous housekeeping duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Skills

Classroom support

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Community Action Agency South Central Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). To read more about this, view the EEO - Know Your Rights poster.

All other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or management.

Assist classroom staff and cooperate in a supportive role in the classroom.

Assist classrooms in the distribution, delivery and cleanup of meals.

Assist in taking attendance in accordance with program policies and procedures.

Perform or assist in implementing large and small group activities.

Assist in the continuity of care for all children.

Assist in the recruitment of children and families to our HS/EHS/GSRP programs.

Ensure adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all children

Follow established lesson plans according to the principles in the Creative Curriculum.

Comply with Agency's Mission and Culture statements.

Comply with program and Agency policies and procedures.

Report all child incidences to direct supervisor.

Maintain confidentiality of all information concerning children, families and staff.

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by program regulations, policies, procedures and law pertaining to classroom staff and children.

Perform assigned position’s duties inviting classroom such as food service, washing dishes and organizing supplies.

Responsible to keep assigned work area or classroom clean and assist in facility checks and miscellaneous housekeeping duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employees within this classification are required to show:

Criminal background investigation every five years.

Pass a physical examination and Tuberculosis (TB) test with negative results upon hire.

Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Physical Requirements:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Work is performed in a classroom setting and school environment where the noise level is moderate. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk, bend, stoop and kneel, see and hear, use hands and arms to lift up to 60 lbs. and walk around the classroom, outdoor play area and school facilities

Qualifications & Education:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.

Experience: Minimum of six months experience in early childhood development is preferred.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children.

Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children.

Knowledge of typical behaviors/expectations of three and four year old children.

Willingness to continue professional growth through continued education.

Working knowledge of available community resources.