Early Head Start Substitute Teacher I (Las Vegas)

SUNRISE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplementary Benefits

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term

PTO with Accrual Starting at Hire

401(k) with a match

COVID Paid Sick Leave

10 Paid Holidays

Hardship Assistance Fund

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Programs

Job summary

SUNRISE CHILDRENS FOUNDATION is seeking an EHS Substitute Teacher for the Las Vegas area, on-call. The role supports the Early Head Start program’s classroom operations, home visits, and overall child development goals under the Center Director’s guidance.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily duties, maintaining a safe classroom, and adhering to health and safety standards. Willingness to work across multiple Las Vegas campuses and complete required trainings is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, write English proficiently.
• Ability to gather and interpret moderately complex information.
• Ability to read and understand basic child development materials.
• Patient and tactful communication with children, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists in completing classroom, center, and home-based duties.
• Works cooperatively with Early Head Start staff and families.
• Maintains safe, neat, organized classroom and visiting areas.
• Participates in developmentally appropriate indoor/outdoor activities.
• Complies with health, safety policies and procedures.
• Understands Early Head Start standards and SCF policies.

Skills

English language proficiency

Reading basic child development text

Interpersonal patience

Ability to gather & interpret info

CPR/First Aid training

Live Scan Fingerprinting

TB testing compliance

Drug/alcohol testing compliance

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Live Scan Fingerprinting

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 999 Substitute Teacher Pool - Las Vegas, NV 89121

Position Type: On Call

Salary Range: $15.45 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Early Childhood Education

ABSTRACT OF THE POSITION

Under the direct guidance of the Early Head Start Center Director, the EHS Substitute Teacher, is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the Early Head Start program, philosophy, and goals in the absence of, or as adjunct to the regular EHS Teacher/Parent Educator. This position shares responsibility for the academic, social, and behavioral operation of the classroom and conducting home visits.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (including but not limited to)

• Assists in the completion of necessary classroom, center, and home base duties.
• Works cooperatively with Early Head Start staff and families.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, neat, and organized classroom and visiting area.
• Participates in developmentally appropriate indoor/outdoor activities.
• Adheres to federal, state, and local health and safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for understanding Early Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing regulations, and SCF's Policies and Procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical demands: Lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, crouching, sitting on the floor, and using hands and fingers to manipulate equipment.
• Visual and auditory abilities: Able to see and hear to read materials, conduct conversations, and share developmental reports with families.
• Working environment: Includes childcare center, office, and client homes, with some exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases and moderate to loud noise levels.
• Compliance: Upholds and adheres to SCF's Safety Program responsibilities, including attending training, reporting hazards, and cleaning up spills or other safety concerns.

Qualifications

• Experience with infants/toddlers in a group setting is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Must have ability to speak, read, communicate, and write English well enough to understand and be understood is necessary.
• Must have the ability to gather and interpret moderately complex information.
• Ability to read and understand basic child development written material is required.
• Ability to exhibit patience and tact when communicating with children, families, staff, supervisor, and co-workers is a requirement.
• Must be willing to work at any of the Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson or Boulder City Campuses as needed.
• Other requirements include acquiring CPR/First Aid training, Live Scan Fingerprinting, negative TB results, physical, and passing drug/alcohol testing.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplementary Benefits
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
• PTO with Accrual Starting at Hire
• 401(k) with a match
• COVID Paid Sick Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Hardship Assistance Fund
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Programs