Substitute Teacher

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Brentwood (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Substitute Teacher to join the Harris Family Children’s Center on an on-call basis. You will support classroom activities, supervise children, and coordinate with staff to ensure a warm, safe environment.

Responsibilities include communicating with families, maintaining classroom order, and modeling positive behavior. Requires an Associates or Bachelor's in early childhood credits and CPR/First Aid certification, with prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree with early childhood education/development credits preferred.
• Must have CPR and First Aid training or be willing to obtain certification.
• Experience with infants, toddlers, and preschool age children required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with infants/young children preferred.
• Background check upon hire and periodic renewal required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all activities indoors and out to ensure the safety and well-being of each child.
• Communicates with parents regarding their child’s daily activities.
• Resolves problems with children or parents in conjunction with teachers and Director.
• Assists in maintaining equipment and classroom cleanliness and order.
• Interacts with children in a warm, nurturing way and provides a positive role model.
• Models cooperative behavior among children and encourages teamwork.
• Changes diapers and clothing following center protocol.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Child development

Classroom management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity inclusion

MS Office

CPR/First Aid

Team collaboration

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree with early childhood credits

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TITLE:

Substitute Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Director of Harris Family Children’sCenter

SCHEDULE:

On-call, Monday – Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm.Schedule will vary according to departmental and Academy needs, butwill not exceed 999 hours per year.

Hourly Wage:

$20.00

Pay Group

BiWkly (Hourly)

Type

On-Call

Status

Part Time

Fiscal Year Weeks

52 weeks

Class

Staff

Department

HFCC

Location

On-Campus

Position Purpose

Works with all childcare center teachers to create a warm andcaring environment for young children meeting the social,emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of each child.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises all activities indoors and out in order to ensurethe safety and the well-being of each child.
• Communicates with parents regarding their child’s activitiesduring the day.
• Resolves problems or concerns that may arise with children orparents in conjunction with the teachers and Director.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment and materials andensures the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom and commonareas.
• Interacts with children in a warm, nurturing way whileproviding an appropriate adult role model.
• Models, articulates, and encourages cooperative behavior amongthe children.
• Changes diapers and clothing following center protocol.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop andmaintain collegial relationships.
• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, anorientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency inall aspects of Academy life.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trustand credibility.
• Maintain high degree of organizational skills with the abilityto multi-task and shift priorities and deadlines frequently.
• Ability to teach in a team atmosphere with high energy,flexibility, and patience.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain aprofessional demeanor and restraint at all times, includingstressful situations.
• Ability to communicate well with children, parents, andcolleagues.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as astrong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications asneeded.

Direct/Indirect Reports

None.

Position Requirements

Education

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree with at least nine credits inearly childhood education/development preferred.
• Must have CPR and First Aid training or be willing to obtaincertification.

Experience

• Experience with infants, toddlers, and pre-school, kindergartenand/or elementary school age children required.
• At least 3 years’ experience working with infants and youngchildren preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in an educational settingpreferred.

Physical Requirements

1. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work andwill require the ability to remain standing for extended periods oftime, go up and down flights of steps, lift children in carriersand push/pull heavy strollers and wagons as well as stoop, kneel,and crouch.
2. Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs withoutassistance.

Additional Requirements

1. Successfully complete upon hire a criminal background check(reviewed every 5 years).
2. Successfully complete additional components required for DHHS,Childcare Licensing Unit: Upon hire and renewed every 5 years (agerestrictions may apply).