Substitute Teacher - Child Care
Substitute Teacher - Child Care
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Job Description
Join the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) as a Substitute Teacher and make a difference in our vibrant preschool program. Youll be instrumental in delivering a developmentally appropriate curriculum while also assisting in the mentoring of UMF practicum intern and work-study students. This position offers a unique opportunity to interact closely with children families and UMF faculty contributing to a rich educational experience for all.
Essential Duties
- Protects the safety of all children in the center and closely monitors their well-being.
- Communicates and interacts with children during caretaking routines and free engagement time.
- Manages the classroom effectively to encourage student participation minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Exhibits sensitive and responsive caregiving reading and responding to childrens cues and needs and facilitating independence and the development of self-help skills when appropriate.
- Exhibits behavior management consistent with Sweatt-Winter philosophy including recognizing and identifying difficult feelings redirection setting up the environment to minimize stress and conflict and positively reinforcing children while engaging positively with others.
- Interacts with children during play activities both indoors and on the playground.
- Treats parents and children with dignity and respect recognizing the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of the population.
- Adapts teaching methods to fit the needs of each student.
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Required Qualifications
- A high school diploma or the equivalent
- At least one year of experience in Early Childhood Education or a related field
- The ability to work well with children and families
- Current CPR/First Aid certification (or completion within the first 30 days)
- Successful completion of DHHS fingerprinting and background check
- Completion of training required by State of Maine Licensing
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- One (1) to three (3) years of preschool teaching experience
- Experience mentoring pre-service teachers
- Post-graduate teaching experience
To apply click on the Apply Now button below and submit the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of contact information for three (3) professional references
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin immediately until filled.
- We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.
- Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.
- If materials are received after the recruitment deadline review will be at the discretion of the University.
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act mandates that all Title IV institutions such as the University prepare publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Universitys crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the Universitys current campus security policies. You may view the Universitys Annual Security Report. If you have any questions contact UMF Dept. of Public Safety / Campus Police University of Maine at Farmington 149 Quebec Street Farmington Maine 04938-1994 tel .
Employment Type
Full-Time
