Long-Term Preschool Substitute

Tri County Community Action Agency

Job Location:

Johnston, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

LONG-TERM PRESCHOOL SUBSTITUTEHead Start Preschool Classroom Northern RegionFull-time (35-40 Hours per week) Starting October and going through the end of the school yearGeneral Responsibility: Ensure a safe healthy learning environment for children ages 3-5 years. Tri-County Community Action Agency is looking for an energetic enthusiastic long-term preschool teacher from October through the end of the school year. Background knowledge in completing assessments implementing curriculum tools and understanding of the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards is a Responsibilities: Providing safe healthy environment that is socially and emotionally supportive to children and their families. Assisting the Teacher Assistant as directed in conducting and planning daily developmentally-appropriate activities for the children to support their school-readiness goals. The long-term preschool substitute would work alongside Teacher Assistant in completing education paperwork conducting observations of children daily and documenting assessment data in a web-based data management system. The teaching team would also complete end-of-the-year Parent Teacher Conferences. Qualifications: At least 1-2 years of experience working with children of this age group (3-5 years). The qualified candidate will be required to possess an AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field. A current R.I. Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education is preferred but not required. Knowledge of the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards preferred. Special Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age. CPR/First Aid Certified preferred. Must be able to work in a team environment with staff and families be creative and have good communication and leadership skills. Willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the Benefit Package: We offer an excellent competitive salary and benefits package including Health Dental Vision Life and Disability insurance as well as a 403b Savings Plan/Pension with an Agency match Vacation Sick Holiday time and access to Agency-sponsored EAP services for employees and their families. Many training opportunities are available that include but are not limited to various educational experiences certificate programs CPR and First Aid training as well as ongoing occasions for additional learning. Tri-County is a qualified entity for employees to access loan repayment Process: Please visit our website at to apply and view other current openings. Click on the Career Opportunities link on the bottom of the page. Tri-County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tri-County is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly based on their abilities achievements and experience without regard to race color national origin religion sex age disability veteran status sexual orientation limited English proficiency (LEP) gender identity or any other classification protected by law.