PT Temporary Substitute Teacher Assistant - Childcare (RCAC)

Haywood Community College; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Haywood Community College's Regional Center for the Advancement of Children is seeking a Substitute Assistant Teacher to support daily activities for a PreK group, promoting high-quality care and wellbeing. Responsibilities include assisting the Lead Teacher, planning indoor/outdoor activities, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

The role is 29 hours per week, Monday–Friday 8:15AM–2:15PM, temporary. Associates in Early Childhood Education or current enrollment preferred; strong

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or enrolled in Early Childhood Associates Program in good standing.
• Professional level of educational theory, child development and teaching skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds.
• Physical ability sufficient to frequently bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to learn procedures and regulations specific to the care and education of infants and children.
• Willingness to learn necessary skills and knowledge and to strive for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in planning and carrying out daily indoor and outdoor activities.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks.
• Help children and families feel secure in the center.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and communicate with staff, parents and children.
• Support licensure and Five Star Compliance and supervise the group as needed.
• Adhere to Health and Sanitation practices in the classroom.
• Participate in staff meetings and required trainings.
• Assist with prep and closing of PreK sessions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Diplomacy

Ability to lift 50 pounds

ECERS knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Enrolled in Early Childhood Associates Program

Job description

The Substitute Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the teaching staff with planning and implementing the daily program of activities for a group of children in the Regional Center for the Advancement Prek Classroom and to follow Child Care Standards to promote the high-quality care, health, safety, and wellbeing of all children in their care.

The Regional Center for the Advancement of Children is a 5 star rated state-of-the-art child care facility operated by Haywood Community College serving children ages 6 weeks – 60 months.

Position hours will be: Monday-Friday 8:15AM-2:15PM

Position is temporary and 29 hours per week

• Performance of the Lead Teacher role in their absence. Having an understanding of child development and growth.
• Assisting the Lead Teacher in planning and carrying out the daily indoor and outdoor activities, preparation and serving of meals and snacks
• Helping each child and family adjust and feel secure in the center.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and pleasant environment by helping keep the center clean, appropriate communication with and around children, positive relationship with parents, children and other staff, licensure and Five Star Compliance, supervision of the group while working with one child, compliance to confidentiality policies.
• Understanding of Health and Sanitation practices in the classroom environment Communicating sensitivity and patience with children, supervised by teacher and director but possessing the ability to work without supervision.
• Utilization of pleasant, calm tone of voice, positive discipline techniques.
• Ability to anticipate problems and redirect children.
• Participation in staff meetings, training sessions as required by North Carolina Division of Child Development, supervision and guidance of work-study and Co-op students.
• Effective time management skills to adhere to a work schedule and on a regular basis.
• Planning and initiative to carrying out job duties in a professional manner.
• If applicable, continue education to achieve Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education within the NC PreK allotted time frame.
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ECERS)
• Participation in Parent/Teacher conferences
• Participation in classroom prepping and classroom closing each PreK school session
• Other responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary by the Director or Education Coordinator of the RCAC

Minimum:

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or enrolled in Early Childhood Associates Program in good standing. Professional level of educational theory, child development and teaching skills. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds. Physical ability sufficient to frequently bend, stoop and lift up to 50 pounds. Possess a willingness to learn procedures and regulations specific to the care and education of infants and children. Possess a willingness to learn necessary skills and knowledge and to strive for continuous improvement. Demonstrate diplomacy, tact and professional demeanor.

Preferred:

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or higher. Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Early Childhood setting.

Haywood Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Upon request, the College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities so that they may be able to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would result in an undue burden for the College.

Haywood Community College (HCC) is part of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Founded in 1965, it is an open-door institution with the mission to foster an environment that meets the educational needs of the communities it serves, promotes student success in higher education and in the workplace, and facilitates economic development. This includes programs for Haywood County high school students through Career and College Promise and Haywood Early College. The college campus, a designated arboretum, boasts one of the most beautiful college campuses in the state with an iconic mill pond, a productive greenhouse, dahlia gardens, an orchard garden and a rhododendron garden.