Job Details
Substitute Teacher
Substitute TeacherOhio Northern University
Job Summary
Performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each individual in the group. Works with team teachers to plan, discuss and implement daily plans in accordance with the current curriculum while incorporating the Ohio Early Learning Education Standards.
Principle Responsibilities:
Work with the teaching team to prepare and implement daily plans and care under the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Step Up to Quality Regulations, the center's current curriculum, and Ohio Early Learning Education Standards. Understand and apply the center's mission statement. Assist in the implementation and planning of the center's events.
- Ensure the health and safety of the group at all times while promoting a feeling of trust and security in the program.
- Work with the teaching team to collect appropriate anecdotal notes and assess the progress of each child in the group.
- Research current trends in child development/education and put into practice in the classroom as appropriate within curriculum and best practices.
- Work in cooperation with teaching team members to assure the individual needs of each child is met as the situation demands.
- Meets the physical and emotional needs of each child.
- Satisfies the developmental needs of each child through child/adult interactions and planned activities.
- Ensure that the classroom/hallway is clean and clear of hazards before children arrive.
- Greets each child, parent, and guest warmly and enthusiastically daily.
- Assist with classroom schedule and arrangement consistent with ECERS (Environment Rating Scales).
- Conduct parent conferences on each child's development.
Required Skills:
The teacher must possess personal attributes needed to develop trusting relationships with children and adults. It is important to be friendly, inviting, self-motivated, even-tempered, and adaptable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge and experience working with young children. Ability to perform physical demands such as lifting (25lbs-50lbs) and carry children and equipment, while also sitting on the floor or child sized furniture.
- Knowledge of activities appropriate to age group.
- Knowledge of safety issues, communicable disease management/control/prevention and basic first aid.
- Skills in parent communication, patience, time management and organization.
- Ability to supervise assistants, gives instructions and delegate duties in a professional manner.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate Degree or CDA in Early Childhood Education / Child Development.
- Must attend continuing training classes designed to broaden professionalism, education and skill involving child care and child development as required by Federal and State regulations and administration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree
To view full description and apply online go to: https://jobs.onu.edu/postings/13174
ONU is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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