Substitute

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Wewahitchka (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking a Substitute Teacher to deliver high-quality educational services in a center-based preschool/infant-toddler setting in Florida. You will assist in implementing curricula, supervise children, and maintain safety both indoors and outdoors while supporting family engagement.

The role requires Florida DCF clearance, mandatory health and safety trainings, and current CPR/First Aid for infants/toddlers; successful candidates will join a team dedicated to

Qualifications

• Licenses and certifications required before commencement in the classroom.
• Current CPR/First Aid certifications for Infant/Toddler recommended.
• Background checks and Child Abuse Registry clearance required.
• Compliance with school readiness program safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality educational services in a center-based classroom.
• Assist in implementing preschool/infant-toddler curriculum and activities.
• Supervise children and maintain safe indoor/outdoor environments.
• Support attendance tracking and parent/guardian communication.
• Assist with meal service and classroom set-up as needed.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families and staff.

Skills

Strong communications

Infants/toddlers experience

Meet deadlines

Education

Florida DCF clearance - before classroom

Universal Precautions & Fire Extinguisher training

Safe Sleep Course (within 30 days)

DCF 40 hours Course (Part I & II)

Health & Nutrition in School Readiness

Safety Practices in School Readiness

CPR & First Aid for Infant/Toddler

Background screenings & Child Abuse Registry

Drug Testing

Physical and TB test

Job description

General Purpose

Under the supervision of the Teacher, the Substitute Teacher shall deliver high quality educational services in a center-based classroom setting. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a full day Preschool and/or Infant/Toddler classroom that will provide children and families with comprehensive quality services.

Essential Functions

• Assist teachers with maintaining a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor learning environment through routine health and safety checks.
• Actively supervise children at all times by maintain ratio indoors and outdoors learning environments.
• Assisting teachers with conducting daily child health checks.
• Assist teaching staff with curriculum implementation to encourage social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skill development through developmental learning activities and environmental set-up.
• Assist teacher in carrying out lesson plans and implement curriculum.
• Assist teacher with daily student attendance.
• Assist with contacting parent/guardian after 1 hour of unplanned student attendance.

Other Job Functions

• Assist with meal service as needed.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with children, parents, co-workers, and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Management Level & Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory or management responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

• Strong communications skills, especially good listening and writing skills.
• Ability to work with infants/toddlers, preschool children, and peers.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Ability to acquire knowledge and apply principles, strategies and skills necessary to implement Creative Curriculum and early childhood practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff and other professionals.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and embrace the cultural diversity of families.

Qualifications - Education & Experience

Licenses or Certifications

• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) - before commencement in classroom.
• Personnel Orientation Course (5 hours) that includes Universal Precautions, Fire Extinguisher, and Medication Administration.
• Within 30 days of employment - Safe Sleep Course
• Within 90 days of employment - DCF 40 hours Required Course (Part I and Part II), DCF 5 hour Literacy Course
• Health & Nutrition in the School Readiness Program
• Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program
• Maintain a current Infant/Toddler/Young Child CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• State and National criminal background screenings and Child Abuse Registry.
• Subject to random Drug Testing.
• Physical and TB test