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Classroom Substitute
Position: Classroom Substitute
Program: Early Childhood
Development
Reports to: Classroom Supervisor
Status: Variable, up to 37.5
hours/week
Starting Wage: $16.00 hour
Job Function: Assist
and share the daily responsibilities with the classroom teacher and assistant
teacher in providing a secure and positive learning environment. This
environment should reflect an age-appropriate, self-learning, nurturing,
enjoyable, engaging, and a self-confident space that requires performance of
the following duties.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Must work cooperatively with the center staff to facilitate
daily activities in the absence of a center staff person.
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Has the ability to be flexible with frequent daily schedule
and location changes.
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Responsible for the health and safety of the children in
the center, on the playground, in the gym, and on field trips.
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Provides active supervision to children while keeping
appropriate teacher-to-child ratio at all times.
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Assist with snack and mealtimes. Helps prepare snack and
meals. Acts as a role model and eats with the children, family style.
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Must assume a helping role in dealing with the daily center
chores and services which include sweeping, sanitizing tables and other areas,
setting tables, monitor and / or assist with toileting and tooth brushing,
assisting with arrival and dismissal of children, and monitor rest times.
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Must work jointly with all staff to promote a team approach
of the delivery of Head Start services for all enrolled children, their
families, and the community at large.
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Promote positive behavior guidance to help children develop
appropriate classroom and social interaction skills. Practice
effective behavior management skills and strategies. Utilize the Pyramid
Model framework to enhance the social and emotional development of young
children.
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Maintains professionalism, uses language appropriate for
early childhood settings.
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Must follow center procedures for reporting suspected child
abuse and neglect.
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Must attend any required orientation, trainings, conference
and meetings.
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May be requested to work one-on-one with students as needed
in the classroom to support the overall curriculum, behaviors, and classroom
functions.
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May be re-assigned to alternate classrooms throughout the
Program to provide support as needed. Assignments may be temporary or long-term
dependent on Program-need.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general
education degree (GED/HSE); prefer related experience and/or training in a
childcare setting. Should have a strong desire to work with children birth – 5
years old.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
NYS Driver's License preferred.
Clearance through the NYS Child Abuse/Maltreatment Registry. Must complete NYS
OCFS Daycare regulation trainings as required.
Other Qualifications
Physical Examination, TB Testing upon
hire. Comprehensive background check, including fingerprinting for criminal
background per the standards set forth by child care licensing. Must be able to
travel to all program and Agency sites, training, visits, etc. as necessary and
requested.
Physical Demands & Work
Environment: 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 accommodation may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to
stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or
balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment
is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
Interested candidates should apply using the application below or forward
a resume and letter of interest via email to hiring@capco.org or at the CAPCO Main Office, 32 N. Main St.,
Cortland, NY 13045.
CAPCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not
discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally
recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service
member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, and
physical or mental disability. CAPCO will make reasonable accommodations for
qualified candidates in adherence of the Americans with Disabilities Act and
New York Human Rights Act.