Assists the classroom teacher in implementing activities and assignments that are clear, well organized, and designed to meet long range learning objectives for approximately 20 students.
Maintains a clean and safe classroom environment that meets Y standards and OCC regulations.
Greets children, parents, and other staff members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The substitute will engage children in conversation and introduce them to new concept and experiences which encourage the mastery of new skills in the following domains: language and literacy; math; science; emotional and social development; music; visual arts; physical development; and character development.
Using classroom learning centers, equipment and materials, the substitute will implement activities with children (as specified on the weekly lesson plan) that are designed to meet learning objectives.
Maintains a clean classroom environment by disinfecting toys, sweeping floors, wiping tables and chairs, wiping shelves and cubbies, putting toys and equipment away properly, cleaning common areas (kitchen, staff lounge, lobbies), and wiping bathrooms and sinks down as necessary.
Maintains a safe classroom by directly supervising children throughout the classroom environment – encouraging positive behaviors, knowing where each child is at all times, identifying potential hazards in the classroom, resolving conflicts within the classroom, and adhering to OCC regulations and Y policies.
Greets every child and parent as they arrive into the classroom.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to participate in physical fitness activities with the students, including walking, running, jumping, dancing, and swimming; as well as organized games, including soccer, kickball, basketball, and relay races.
Ability to stand for at least 45 minutes in both cold and hot climates.
SCOPE:
Ability to work under the supervision of the classroom teacher and the preschool director.
Supports a classroom of approximately 20 students.
Required Skills
Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner to children, parents, guests, and other staff members.
Should be able to speak and be understood under normal circumstances; and hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid.
Ability to understand and implement emergency evacuation procedures and protocols during planned drills and unexpected emergency situations.
Ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses.
Computer skills are required. Should be able to use Word and email applications.
Ability to enforce all rules and to make effective decisions to assure the safety and security of program participants.
Required Experience
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must complete a physical examination.
Must complete a criminal background check.
Must complete Basic Y Courses within first 90 days.
Must complete continuing educations units on an annual basis as required by the OCC.
Qualifications
Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner to children, parents, guests, and other staff members.
Should be able to speak and be understood under normal circumstances; and hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid.
Ability to understand and implement emergency evacuation procedures and protocols during planned drills and unexpected emergency situations.
Ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses.
Computer skills are required. Should be able to use Word and email applications.
Ability to enforce all rules and to make effective decisions to assure the safety and security of program participants.