Substitute - Jasper

ozarkopp; Jasper (AR); Hybrid; USD 15,959 - 20,940; Part time

Job summary

Ozark Opportunities, Inc. in Jasper, Arkansas is seeking motivated professionals for a Substitute role in early education. This job is ideal for those looking for occasional extra income and involves assisting the Head Start Teacher in implementing learning experiences to advance children's development.

The position offers $100 per day for an 8-hour workday, with varying hours based on the center's needs. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in a teaching environment or with low-income families.

Qualifications

• Experience working with low-income families preferred.
• Possess an active Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Successfully pass Criminal Background including FBI fingerprint and Child Maltreatment checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in carrying out daily lesson plans.
• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Ensure tasks are completed per ECLKC and OHS requirements.
• Work with Nutrition Specialties for healthy practices.
• Recruit volunteers and future clients for service.
• Report suspected Child Abuse and Neglect.

Skills

Experience in a teaching environment

Oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of computer operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ozark Opportunities, Inc. is seeking motivated professionals who are passionate about early education.

This role is PERFECT for occasional extra income!

The Substitute role assists the Head Start Teacher to implement learning experiences that advance children's intellectual and physical development, as well as promote the involvement of families of children in the assigned program and center. The full 8-hour day of work is $100 a day (pre-tax). Hours vary, but the program provides a minimum of 8 hours a week. The program is capped at 2 program participants per center and hours each week vary depending on the needs of the center. This role does not have a set schedule.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in carrying out the daily lesson plan and appropriate center activities.
• Maintains a safe, healthy learning environment and provide for children’s feeling of security away from home.
• Work closely with the Teacher to ensure developmental tasks are completed per ECLKC and OHS requirements.
• Work closely with Nutrition Specialties to ensure healthy practices.
• Assists with the recruitment of volunteers and future clients for service.
• Mandated reporter of suspected cases of Child Abuse and Neglect.

We expect qualified candidates to have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in a teaching environment or with low-income families, possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as basic knowledge of computer operation and software, an active and unhindered Driver’s License with personal reliable transportation, and successfully pass Criminal Background including FBI fingerprint and Child Maltreatment checks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting (able to lift up to 50lbs.), bending, stooping movements within the classroom. Agility to move around classroom furniture and materials. Occasional driving to trainings.