Classroom Substitute

Summary:
A critical role in our organization’s classroom success, the Classroom Substitute will serve as the primary educator to children in the absence of regular classroom staff. Being naturally detail-oriented, you will embrace our steady work environment because it offers clear and well-defined expectations. As our Classroom Substitute, you will efficiently implement approved curriculum and perform other related functions of classroom staff easily due to your high standards for achieving quality results. Our organization, Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP), is searching for a supportive and disciplined Classroom Substitute to join our team of service-oriented teachers to carry out consistent results in this critical learning environment.
What you’ll need to be our Classroom Substitute: 

• Unselfish and approachable with a preference for detailed, skill-based work
• Accommodating and analytical, while producing highly precise and accurate work
• Patient, conscientious, relaxed, and cooperative team worker
• High school diploma, GED or equivalency preferred

• Status – Part Time, Non-Exempt, up to 29 hours per week
• Engaging, meaningful work that makes a difference in our local communities
• Excellent leadership & work culture that values & recognizes its employees
• Professional growth opportunities  
• Starting Wage - $15.50 – based on experience

• Plan, assist with implementation, and evaluate daily, developmentally appropriate activities
• Provide quality teacher-child interactions and work on building trust relationships with all assigned children.
• Use developmentally appropriate behavior guidance and classroom management skills. Work with an interdisciplinary team
• Conduct family-style meal and snack times and ensure compliance with Head Start standards; USDA, Child Care Licensing, Caring for our Children National Standards
• Support in the arrangement of the classroom to provide safe, developmentally appropriate use; care for and maintain appearance and cleanliness of the classroom
• Assess each child’s health status. Care for the health and safety of children as established by the Head Start Standards; Child Care Licensing, Caring for our Children National Standards
• Ensure child safety by never leaving them alone.
• Support the teacher’s role as leader of the classroom team. Participate as a member of the classroom team. Communicate with team members to ensure the functions of the classroom are met.