EMPLOYMENT

Job Title:              Substitute

FLSA Status:      Temporary

Starting Salary:    $17.70/hr

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION:  

High School Diploma or its equivalent   

Completion of Workforce Development Training Program, or meet equivalent training requirements as determined by BPFC. Applications accepted on a rolling basis for candidates who already meet the training requirements, otherwise, new applicants are accepted at the start of every Workforce Development cohort. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  

Basic writing skills, arithmetic, and reading comprehension 

Effective communication skills 

Interpersonal skills 

Knowledge of policies, laws, and guidelines for centers, teachers, and children 

Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills 

Ability to manage a classroom appropriately 

Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

Reports to director or person in charge at the beginning and end of scheduled shift 

Creates a positive classroom environment that encourages learning and fosters development  

Insures that the children are never left unattended  

May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as meal preparation duties, playground monitoring, etc.  

Implements classroom emergency procedures as well as emergency information pertaining to individual children  

Complies with all center procedures and regulations 

Follows established procedures for handling challenging behaviors  

Cooperate with and maintain professionalism with center staff and administration  

Manages instructional time and student behavior  

Maintains a neat and orderly classroom 

Maintains a safe learning environment 

Maintain all necessary documentation (arrival/departure, safe sleep, etc.) as required by center as well as the law 

Maintains confidentiality of the center, staff, children, and families