ESE Substitute Teacher

Provides developmentally appropriate instruction within the classroom and learning environment.

Education and/or experience: Minimum of a two-year degree (A.A.) or (A.S.) from an accredited two-year college.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mathematical skills: Ability to work with math concepts such as add and subtract two digits numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to apply such concepts as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Certificates, licenses, and registrations: Valid Florida Drivers License or I.D. card, HIV course, CPR, Active Substitute Teacher Certificate from the State of Florida Department of Education, 40 Hour Child Care course. A Confidentiality Agreement is required and must be signed upon commencement of service.

Language skills: Ability to read, and analyze lesson plans, letter/notes from parents, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents, and employees of the organization.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Carry out and maintain lesson plan that classroom teacher has prepared.
• Follows programs and recommendations of therapists.
• Supervises teacher assistants in classroom.
• Maintains classroom in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Works cooperatively with all classroom staff, teachers and supervisors.
• Reports social concerns and/or neglect to school social worker.
• Reports minor accidents/incidents to school nurse and parents.
• Follows universal precautions.
• Reports to Preschool program administrator for schedule of available open teaching days.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Employee Benefits: Broward Childrens Center (BCC) is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time benefit eligible positions to support your health, financial security, and well-being. Key benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Multiple plan options to suit individual and family needs once eligibility requirements are met.
• Income Protection: Employer-paid basic life insurance and employer-paid short-term disability once eligibility requirements are met.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for medical and dependent care expenses, allowing pre-tax contributions.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment after eligibility, with diverse investment options to help secure your future once eligibility requirements are met.
• Additional Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary supplemental insurance, including accident and critical illness coverage.

Employee Childcare: BCC offers valuable childcare programs to support our employees and their families:

• Step Up Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (Pre-K up to 8th grade). We offer Private Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• Early Learning Coalition of Broward County School Readiness Program (for children ages 1 up to 3 years old). Early Steps Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• Employee Daycare (for ages 1 year through 5 years old), available at $150 per week, inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Broward County Non-School Days: We offer our employees childcare when Broward County has non-school days (winter break, spring break, thanksgiving break), with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas day, etc.).

Join BCC and enjoy a supportive, robust benefits program designed to help you thrive in both your personal and professional life.