Substitute Teacher

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support the Curriculum Specialist and assist in delivering a developmentally appropriate program. In the absence of the lead teacher, you will provide a stimulating environment, implement the lesson plan, and ensure safety, growth, and well-being of children.

You will also maintain records, engage families, and work with staff to uphold center policies and CDA competencies, fostering a positive, respectful community.

Responsibilities

• Follow the lead teacher's lesson plan to provide a safe, stimulating environment.
• Provide materials and arrange the room to suit developmental levels and learning styles.
• Establish routines, simple rules, and positive guidance for children and adults.
• Encourage language development and creative expression through activities.
• Support independence and self-identity, and foster mutual respect.
• Maintain records (meals, attendance, individualized documentation).
• Collaborate with staff to implement center plans, policies and rules.
• Follow written policies established by the Center and Health Department.
• Demonstrate CDA competencies in safe environment, development, relationships, and professionalism.
• Uphold center values and participate in events.
• Create a caring atmosphere for staff, volunteers, and clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Summary

Under the supervision of the Curriculum Specialist, in the absence of the lead teacher is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well-being and development of the child.

Summary

Under the supervision of the Curriculum Specialist, in the absence of the lead teacher is responsible for providing a stimulating environment for the growth, well-being and development of the child.

Primary Duties

• In following the lesson plan developed by the lead teacher, the Substitute Teacher will:
• Provide a safe environment. Select materials and equipment and arrange the room to provide an environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level and learning style of the children.
• Provide the group with a positive routine and with simple rules that are understood and accepted by children and adults.
• Provide activities and experiences which encourage questioning, probing and problem-solving skills appropriate to developmental level and learning style of the children.
• Help children to acquire and use language as a means of communicating their thoughts, feelings and understanding of others. Provide experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative ability
• Help children to know, accept and appreciate themselves as individuals. Help each child develop a sense of independence and acquire the ability to express, understand and control feelings. Encourage feelings of mutual respect among the children in the group.
• Establish positive and productive relationships with parents and encourage them to participate in the Center's activity. Plan regular parent conferences with parents and make home visits
• Maintain all necessary record keeping, (e.g. meal count, attendance, documentation of individualizing for each child, etc.)
• Work cooperatively with other staff members in implementation of Center plans, activities, polices, and rules.
• Follow written policies and regulations established by the Center, Health Department and granting agency.
• In the performance of the job functions the Substitute Teacher will demonstrate the CDA competencies:
  • To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
  • To advance physical and intellectual competence.
  • To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
  • To establish positive and productive relationships with families.
  • To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs.
  • To maintain a commitment to professionalism.

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Upholds the vision, mission and values of St. Vincent de Paul.
• Assists with and attends special events held by the Center and St. Vincent de Paul as necessary, attends meetings etc.
• Creates an atmosphere of care and respect for staff, volunteers and clients.
• Supports a welcoming and positive environment for volunteers and works with them effectively.
• Other duties as assigned, within the scope of the position.