Substitute - St.Joe

ozarkopp; Saint Joe (AR); On-site; USD 5,200 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark Opportunities, Inc. is seeking motivated professionals who are passionate about early education. This Substitute role supports the Early Head Start Teacher to implement learning experiences and promote family involvement in the program.

A full 8-hour day pays $100 pre-tax, with a minimum of 8 hours per week and a cap of 2 participants per center. Hours vary and there is no fixed schedule. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, teaching experience or work with low-income

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a teaching environment or with low-income families preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Active driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Able to pass FBI fingerprint and Child Maltreatment background checks.
• Basic computer operation and software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in carrying out daily lesson plans and center activities.
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for children.
• Work with the Teacher to ensure developmental tasks meet requirements.
• Collaborate with Nutrition Specialties to promote healthy practices.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment and outreach for future clients.
• Fulfill mandated reporter duties for suspected child abuse or neglect.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Early Head Start Teacher to implement learning experiences that advance children's intellectual and physical development. As well as promoting the involvement of the families of children in the assigned program and center. In this substitute role, a full 8-hour day of work is $100 a day(pre-tax). As a substitute, the hours do vary, but we have a program providing a minimum of 8 hours a week. This program is capped at 2 program participants per center. Depending on the needs of the center the hours each week do vary. 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. They must have an active and unhindered Driver's License with personal reliable transportation. 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.