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Substitute Teacher

Employer
Fort Lewis College
Location
Colorado, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 29, 2022
Position Summary

Linda and Ben Nighthorse Campbell Child and Family Center (CCFC) is an inclusive early care and education program that provides care for children ages 1-5. The center is a state of the art building designed for observation, teaching assignments, and research by college students and faculty, including the department of Teacher Education and Psychology.

The CCFC collaborates with area agencies (Colorado Preschool Program, Child Care Assistance Program) and provides training through Early Childhood Professional Training Project and other community organizations. It is dedicated to providing a model of quality early childhood education and hands-on professional development opportunities.

Substitute Teachers are needed to cover teachers who are absent due to illness or planned leave time. Substitute teachers are hired on an on-call basis and advance notice is usually provided. Flexibility is necessary, as same-day opportunities will arise. Hours vary from 1 – 40 per week. Salary starting at $18-$20 per hour depending on experience.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Education – Meet minimum Colorado Department of Human Services Licensing requirements - Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a professional development plan to obtain an AA in ECE having already completed a minimum of (2) three credit college courses from a regionally accredited college or university with one class being ECE 101 and one class being ECE 103 plus 24 months of professional practice with preschool/toddler age children
  • Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate expectations for young children 6 weeks through 5 years of age
  • Demonstrate ability to stay calm in all situations and to respond to children in a quiet, reassuring manner
  • Awareness of healthy nutrition practices for ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age
  • Demonstrate knowledge of licensing regulations for the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health
  • Cognizant of need to adjust and/or modify activities to meet the developmental needs of each child
  • Develop and maintain healthy relationships with children and families
  • Open-minded and non-judgmental – able to see each circumstance based on its own merits
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Classroom management skills including methods and tactics for managing challenging behaviors
  • Colorado Shines Early Childhood Credential Level 2 or better
Preferred Qualifications
  • Meets Colorado Department of Human Services Early Childhood Assistant Teacher qualifications as outlined in the Colorado Rules Regulating Childcare Centers 7.702.54 Interpretive Memorandum.
  • · Experience with pre-school and/or toddler age children.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the Early Childhood Teacher in the general supervision and management of a classroom of toddler or preschool age children.
  • Supervise and insure the safety and well-being of the children at all times--being alert for the needs and concerns of the children as individuals and as a group.
  • Assist with the planning and implementing of the daily program under the direction the Early Childhood Teacher.
  • Follow a consistent schedule including; small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities skill developments, meals, and effective transition between activities.
  • Cooperate in a supportive role in preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, preparing needed materials and supplies, and carrying out developmentally appropriate activities designed to meet the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of the children in the classroom.
  • Participate with children in group and individual activities.
  • Form a caring, nurturing, and responsive relationship with a primary group of children and their families.
  • Treat all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect.
  • Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom.
  • Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program in accordance to the educational philosophy of the Center.
  • Complete administrative recordkeeping as required by the Center including but not limited to; time sheets, incident reports, parent drop-off and pick-ups, student attendance, fire drills, medication and other regulated activities.
  • Demonstrate initiative—assist and complete general housekeeping tasks.
  • Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
  • Complete all necessary training including 15 hours of continuing education, CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions.
  • Other duties as requested by Classroom Teacher and/or Director.
Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Considerable noise (i.e. children’s voices, music, walkie talkies).
  • Ability to work in a confined area.
  • Environment involves considerable use of sanitation and disinfection products
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
  • Sit on the floor with children
  • Sit in child size chairs (or appropriate adult chair) with children at mealtimes and during art and other table top activities
  • Dance and play with the children
  • Bend over child size sink to assist children to wash hands,
    • upon arrival,
    • before and after meals,
    • after diaper changes,
    • after playing in the water table,
    • after playing outside
  • Serve meals to children and provide seconds should they be requested
  • Assist children with toothbrushing activities
  • Sitting on the floor next to children while calming to sleep, while reading a book, during circle time and when playing in centers
  • Preform daily health checks for each child and inform director of any concern
  • Providing hygiene care for all children including
    • Changing soiled clothes
    • Applying sunscreen
    • Wiping noses and faces
    • Cleaning up after ill children and sanitizing area
    • Be able to perform minor first aide
  • Check diapers hourly and change when wet or soiled.
  • Use appropriate language with children when redirecting their choices and play
  • Be able to move quickly to intervene should the children make unsafe choices or are in physical conflict.
  • Wash and sanitize child size tables prior to meal and immediately after meals and after all art activities
  • Sweep floors when visibly soiled and after meals
  • Wash and sanitize changing table after each use
  • Clean the bathroom if visibly soiled, disinfect immediately after.
  • Sanitize toys in classroom each day
  • Wash bedding and mouthed play items
  • Wash dishes after meals
  • Stack chairs at the end of the day so that the cleaning crew can clean the room
  • Know where all children are at all times
  • Setting out cots for nap
  • Take walks with children around campus – for the one-year old room this entails the ability to push a multi-child stroller. (one is for 6 kids)
  • Daily inspect playground for safety hazards, broken toys, trash etc and remedy immediately
  • Remove tarp from the sandbox in the morning and replace each evening after children leave the building
  • Sweep sand off the walking path on playground
Compensation

Salary Starting at $18-$20 per hour depending on experience.

Application Process
A complete application packet includes:
  • Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for position
    • Include details regarding how your personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion. “How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?”
  • Resume
  • Names and contact information for three current, professional references
Submit materials as one PDF file via email to:

Peggy Ferguson

CCProfessional-Search@fortlewis.edu

Application materials received by May 10, 2022, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.

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