School Age Substitute

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

Job summary

A regional educational institution is seeking a Part-Time Substitute Teacher for the Early Childhood Program in Silver City. This role involves assisting with daily classroom activities, ensuring student safety, and maintaining hygiene standards. A High School diploma or GED is required, and certifications in First Aid/CPR are needed. Bilingual candidates (Spanish) are preferred. The position offers flexible hours, including after-school care and full days on non-school days.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR is required.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with hygiene habits.
• Supervise classroom during activities.
• Maintain a safe environment for students.
• Complete job responsibilities with professionalism.

Skills

Classroom management

Bilingual (Spanish)

Effective communication

Supervision of children

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

Department

Department Early Childhood Program

Summary

Assists in provision of daily classroom activities of the NM Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Education in compliance with established state licensing regulations. Substitute Teachers are on-call to fill the roles and responsibilities temporarily for School Age Teachers.

Duties

• Assists students in practicing healthy hygiene habits through the day, including but not limited to handwashing and cleanup after meals.
• Assists students in self-select activities.
• Assists with supervision of classroom during bathroom breaks, and all other instructional activity spaces.
• Assists with supervision of and set up and cleanup, including but not limited to cleaning tables, dishes, wiping chairs, and sweeping floors.
• Assists with supervision of students in transitions to and from activities outside of the classroom (field trip, pool, gym, etc).
• Performs all necessary sanitization and hygiene care routinely throughout the day and after students leave for the day.
• Aids in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all students, including supervision of students at all times.
• Completes job responsibilities while displaying professional ethics and appropriate code of conduct.
• 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 goals, objectives, policies and procedures for classroom management. Ability to implement the vision, mission, philosophy of the NM Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Education. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff and families. 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 students 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 students with diverse 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

Location Silver City

Length of Contract

Salary Range

Salary Range $15

Advertising Summary

Provides classroom coverage to maintain teacher/student ratio. Operating hours are for after-school care (M,T,Th and F 2:30pm -6pm, W 1:30pm-6pm). Also full days (8am-6pm) on non-school days. The Substitute position is open year around for recruitment. Candidates are reviewed as they apply and contacted when positions are available.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No