Child Care Substitute

JOB CODE: 25-9042 SALARY: $15.02- 19.26

STATUS: Per Diem, Non-Exempt LOCATION: Early Learning Center

DEPARTMENT: Education REPORTS TO: Child Care Supervisor

Telecommute: No Fleet: No

SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Child Care Supervisor, the Child Care Substitute is responsible for providing children with a safe, comfortable environment enriched with a variety of hands on, age appropriate activities that meet best practice standards and enhance each child’s level of development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· Adhere to all policies, standards, and procedures as dictated by Tribal Personnel Policies, NYS OCFS Child Care Licensing Regulations, the ELC Behavior Management Plan, the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Head Start Program Performance Standards and all other applicable regulations pertaining to health, safety and sanitation.

· Assist Lead Teacher to implement curriculum, ensuring developmentally appropriate practices at all times.

· Effectively communicate information regarding development and learning, scheduling, duties, and all other relevant information with the Teacher, Teacher Assistant and/or administrative staff.

· Create and maintain an accurate and updated profile on the Aspire Registry. Participate in all professional development requirements and maintain an Individual Professional Development Portfolio.

· Other job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisor requirements for this position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. Willing to obtain CDA or Early Childhood Certification within two years of being hired. Knowledge of the Mohawk language and traditions is preferred. Add this to otter skills and abilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

· A High School Diploma or GED is required.

· PREFER 3 months of experience working in Early Childhood.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

· Exhibit a friendly and courteous manner while maintaining a high level of professionalism in relationships with children, families, visitors, colleagues, other staff members, management, and community members.

· Positively deal with crisis situations. Deal with hostile, aggressive persons or situations.

· Be aware and sensitive to the needs that may arise when handling stressful and demanding circumstances. Immediate debriefing will be made available.

· Assist in maintaining a safe working environment in the ELC.

· Promote a positive image of the ELC and foster a climate of respect and integrity.

REASONING ABILITY:

· Ability to implement regulations that govern programs for young children; acknowledging that all staff will cooperate to implement a program that far exceeds minimum regulations.

· Ability to ensure that the rights and needs of children are the highest priority, while also recognizing the needs of other family members.

· To contribute to the ongoing review, evaluation and modification of services as needed by the community, families and children.

· To provide information about the services of the program to the community and to engage staff in cooperative problem solving, planning and continuing evaluation of themselves and the program.

The successful candidate must pass a drug test and criminal background check prior to employment.