GLEAMNS HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:        Substitute Teacher

Department:  Head Start/Early Head Programs

Reports to:     Center Coordinator

Status:            Non-Exempt                                                  Approved:  July 2016

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent plus experience working with preschool children in a child care center.  Courses in early childhood may be accepted in lieu of experience.  Valid South Carolina Driver’s License and/or Commercial Driver’s License with a good driving record is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Supervise and ensure the safety and well being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.

2. Implement the daily program according to the lesson plans furnished by the regular teaching team.  Assist assigned teacher in any way possible.

3. Assist in serving the meals and sitting with the children while they eat at the tables in family style.

4. Keep classrooms, storage rooms, and bathrooms clean, neat and orderly.

5. Be familiar with and follow all procedural policies.

6. Report to Supervisor any special needs or problems of individual children.

7. Report to Supervisor any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.

8. Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with stated policy on discipline.

9. Must be cooperative and discuss center matters at the center.