Substitute Teacher

60 Innovative Network of Knowledge; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Network of Knowledge is seeking an assistant in a Head Start classroom in Louisiana. The role supports education and daily activities, helps implement Head Start functions, and ensures safety and child welfare.

You will assist with assessments, field trips, and meals while maintaining confidentiality and teamwork. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and strong communication skills, with the ability to work with limited English proficiency families.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Able to communicate with children and families with limited English.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with basic office equipment and computer use.
• Wamiliarity with Head Start/early childhood education desirable.
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds and be physically active.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in education and daily program of a Head Start/ Early Head Start classroom.
• Help implement and coordinate Head Start functions.
• Identify and report child abuse/neglect; notify supervisor.
• Provide educational experiences to develop language and social skills.
• Ensure individual attention for each child and safety in all areas.
• Assist with field trips, assessments, screenings, and home-style meals.
• Maintain training hours and participate in in-service trainings.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and professional conduct.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Work with diverse families

Self-motivation

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Office machinery

Computer literacy

Job description

High School diploma or GED required. Preferred: 2 years of related experience in a preschool classroom setting.

Responsibilities

1. Responsibility for assisting in the education and daily program of a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom.
2. Assist with implementation and coordination of all Head Start or Early Head Start functions.
3. Identifies, reports, provides supportive services in child abuse/neglect cases, notifying the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director.
4. Assist in providing educational experiences that will:
   • Instill in each child a good self-image and sense of self-worth.
   • Develop language art and skills for all children.
   • Include multi-culture, folklore, etc. into the program.
5. Ensure all children receive individual attention.
6. Be in the classroom before children arrive each morning, unless designated by supervisor to another duty.
7. See that all areas are safe including:
   • Classroom
   • Playground
   • Restrooms
   • Classroom and outdoor equipment
8. Make the best use of volunteer help.
9. Assist with child assessments and screenings.
10. Assist on field trips and other school functions.
11. Assist with home‑style meal service for the children.
12. Report illness or accidents to the Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist.
13. Report student absences of three days or more to Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist.
14. Attending workshops, conferences and all in‑service trainings.
15. Maintain mandated training hours and documentation as required.
16. Assist in keeping classroom and other areas clean and neat at all times.
17. Show competency, good judgment, and self‑control in working with Head Start or Early Head Start children.
18. Acquire and maintain up‑to‑date training/certification in CPR and First Aid.
19. Assist with daily activities including staff/child ratio, discipline and safety of all Head Start or Early Head Start children.
20. Assist with other duties as assigned by Family Services Center Manager, or Center Director.

Qualifications

1. Must be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency.
2. Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
3. Computer literate.
4. Ability to work effectively without extensive supervision.
5. Ability to operate all office machinery.
6. Ability to function with diplomacy and tact.
7. Handle all student information with utmost confidentiality.
8. Report suspected child abuse/neglect to administrator and law enforcement agency.
9. Abide by all Innovative Network of Knowledge policies and procedures.
10. Abide by DFPS and OHS regulations and standards.
11. Ability to work as a team player.
12. Must have reliable transportation.
13. Possess a valid driver’s license.
14. Complete and pass health examination.
15. Confirm work eligibility status.
16. Successfully pass driving history check.
17. Clear criminal background check.
18. Required to lift up to 60 pounds.
19. Required to stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage with children.

Equal Employment Opportunity

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.