Substitute Teacher-Flexible at Acquire4Hire

Summary

First Church Academy for Young Children is a licensed and NAEYC accredited program located in West Hartford Center. We provide full and part time care to children ages 6 weeks through age 5. We are open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Substitute teacher hours are flexible, and we can work with you to find availability that works with your personal schedule.

Under the supervision of and reporting to the Lead Teacher, the Substitute Teacher will assist the classroom staff in providing a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment where the child's self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged and individuality respected. The Substitute Teacher will follow procedures outlined in the First Church Academy for Young Children (FCAYC) Staff Manual and adhere to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics. This is an hourly position based on school needs.

Duties

Check in with the classroom teacher/staff to review the substitute folder to ascertain schedule of the day, number of children and specific responsibilities not listed in the general substitute folder.

Provide the children with a safe, loving and nurturing environment.

Meet the children's individual needs in all areas - physical, emotional, social and intellectual according to their appropriate developmental level.

Carry out developmentally appropriate and positive guidance established by the Lead Teacher, while focusing on encouraging positive behavior.

Maintain a room arrangement that is clean, safe, inviting, interesting and stimulating.

Requirements

Enjoy working with children

Some experience working with children ages 0-5

Reliable and punctual

Flexible

Team player

Nice To Haves

An interest and desire to learn more about early childhood development.

Benefits

Flexible - can work around your schedule

Great way to gain experience in the field of Early Childhood