Substitute Teacher

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the classroom teacher(s) in the event of a teacher’s absence by carrying out program policies and procedures throughout the day.
• Support the educational experiences in the infant/toddler classrooms as directed by the teacher, demonstrating an understanding of curriculum and faith development goals to 0 - 5-year-olds.
• Facilitate the completion of all the required documentation of daily activities for parents.
• Establish and maintain effective communication strategies with the Director and classroom teacher.
• Follow the directives of the classroom teacher to maintain high standards in the classroom and provide a safe environment for the children. 
• Assist the classroom teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, organized classroom and assume the responsibility to complete the duties required to maintain an orderly facility.
• Treat each child and family with dignity and respect.
• Organize books, toys, crafts, and other items in the classroom as time allows.
• Approach child behavioral issues that arise with Christian love, respect and patience.
• Exhibit Christian values to generate goodwill among management, staff, clients, the general community and others pertinent to Grace Beginnings.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
• Other duties as assigned. 

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS

• Educational requirements: High School Diploma, Equivalent, or Higher Educational Level
• Experience required: 12 post-secondary quarter credits in Education or a related field, plus 2,080 hours as an aide working in a childcare facility
• Knowledge of the Bible and faith development of Infant and Toddler children
• Has a commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corporate and personal prayer
• Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit
• Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations