Head Start Substitute Teacher

The Substitute Teacher ensures continuity in the absence of the classroom teacher or teacher assistant by ensuring a stimulating and motivating classroom environment to provide a high-quality, comprehensive, rigorous educational program for each assigned student.

1. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
2. Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.
3. Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
4. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
5. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of state and local curriculum goals. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, to communicate these objectives to the students.
6. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
7. Regular attendance is required.
8. Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect the students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
9. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, agency policy, and administrative regulations.
10. Perform any other duties as may be required.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Team Oriented: Advanced

Reliable: Expert

Planning & Organizing: Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Experience

Preferred

1-3 years: Experience teaching preschool-age children.

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