Early Childhood Programs Substitute

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Western New Mexico University in Silver City on campus seeks a part-time Substitute Teacher to assist in the Early Childhood Program and fill in for Lead Teachers or Assistant Teachers as needed. This on-campus role supports daily activities and adheres to state and national accreditation standards.

Duties include helping children wash hands, supervise meals and nap time, manage diaper changes, oversee bathroom and playground, and maintain safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with hand washing and bathroom routines.
• Supervise meals, snack setup, and clean-up after eating.
• Oversee nap time activities, soothing and safe positioning of children.
• Assist with diaper changes and bathroom supervision.
• Support playground supervision and safe outdoor activities.
• Help prepare and tidy classroom areas and materials.
• Ensure a safe, clean learning environment and adhere to program policies.

Skills

Childcare basics

Safety awareness

Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits Part-Time (Less than 30 hours) Not Benefitted

Department

Early Childhood Program

Summary

Assists in provision of daily classroom activities of the Early Childhood Programs in compliance with established state and national accreditation standards. Substitute Teachers are on‑call to fill the roles and responsibilities temporarily for Lead Teachers and/or Assistant Teachers and/or Instructional Assistants. Duties may change depending on the role assigned.

Duties

• Assists children to wash their hands when entering class, after bathroom and meal times.
• Helps with diaper changes as needed, supervises bathrooms, or supervises the class.
• Assists with breakfast set up including but not limited to putting placemats, food on tables, help child find seat, putting on bibs, washing hands and helping children serve food.
• Sits and assists supervise meal time. Refills bowls and pitchers when needed.
• Assists with cleanup after meals including but not limited to cleaning tables, dishes, placemats, wiping chairs, and sweeping floors. Wiping infants and toddlers faces with clean wash cloths.
• Assists children to get ready to go outside.
• Helps supervise playground interacting with children while walking around.
• Helps with nap time including but not limited to calming, settling and rocking, monitor nappers by sight and sound throughout the napping time. Organize shelves and pick up toys quietly during nap time. Help put away and set up cots for nap.
• Aids in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all children.
• Adheres to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education / Background

High School diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years old or older. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Job Knowledge

Knowledge of proper handling procedures for food. Knowledge of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for classroom management. Ability to implement the vision, mission, philosophy of the Early Childhood Programs. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with young children, staff and parents. Skill in working effectively in an environment subject to noise, frequent exposure to contagious disease, interruptions and quickly changing priorities. Skill in quickly responding to dynamic situations utilizing effective communication and appropriate intervention methods to maintain classroom management. Skill in working with young children to help them complete activities and remain focused on assigned activities. Skill in following oral and/or written instructions, policies and procedures. Skills in working on an individual basis with children with special needs.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)

Normal classroom environment. May be required to lift, push, and pull office equipment and materials. Must be able to stoop, bend, squat, sit on floor and ambulate over uneven floor surfaces including stairs and steps. Must be able to visually and auditory assess situations to insure health and safety. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Light maintenance such as shoveling, sweeping, mopping, throwing of trash, and others may be needed. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.

Other Requirements

Certification in First Aid / CPR is required.

Location

Silver City – On Campus

Salary Range

$15 per hour

Advertising Summary

The Substitute position is open year around for recruitment. Candidates are reviewed as they apply and contacted when positions are opened.

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