Substitute Teacher

TEAM INC; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 18,900 - 26,918; Part time

Job summary

TEAM INC is seeking a Per Diem position in Waterbury, CT, to assist in the supervision of early childhood classrooms. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have experience working with young children.

The role includes responsibilities such as supporting teachers, preparing classroom materials, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates with bilingual skills are preferred and will find this nurturing role rewarding.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young children.
• Ability to hear and see with or without aids.
• Ability to lift and carry children and items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in daily classroom supervision.
• Participate in fire drills and documentation.
• Prepare materials for daily programs.

Skills

Knowledge of early childhood education

Warm and nurturing personality

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Waterbury, CT 06704
• Salary Range: $16.63
• DEPT: Early Childhood
• LOCATION(S): All
• STATUS: Per Diem
• GRADE: N/A
• UNION: No
• Title of Immediate Supervisor: Site Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist teachers in daily classroom supervision, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Assist in the practice and documentation of monthly fire drills as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of materials, equipment, information for the daily program, taking daily attendance and lunch count including reports for CACFP.
• Using appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all times.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the arrangement of classroom materials and furniture to maintain a developmentally appropriate and safe environment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Early childhood classroom, possible on 2nd floor without handicapped access. Works with children with communicable diseases. Outdoor playground.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience: Previous experience working with young children. If a Substitute does not meet the requirements, TEAM, Inc. will provide appropriate Substitute Teacher training and participants in this program will be considered qualified.

Special Skills: Knowledge of early childhood education, warm and nurturing personality, bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Physical Requirements: Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses, to speak and be understood under normal circumstances, to occasionally lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds, the use of arms, hands, legs, and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job, including evacuation of the building during emergencies. Ability to kneel, bend and sit while interacting with children at floor level.

Personal Characteristics: Ability to function within guidelines of Agency’s core values, identification with Agency mission, ability to build consensus and motivate employees.