Innovative Network of Knowledge · 3 hours ago
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Victoria, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expInnovative Network of Knowledge is a company dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. They are seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to support the development and education of infants and toddlers in an Early Head Start preschool classroom setting, while collaborating with parents and staff to implement meaningful curricula and maintain a nurturing environment.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Attend all required training, including on-line training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings
Remain up to date on information that pertains to the needs of the children in the program including Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, DFPS Child Care licensing regulations and other applicable regulations and practices including IDEA & Part C/Early On
Work as a team member with all education staff, parents, and Parent Committee members to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual goals of each child and program needs
Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Early Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures and other legal requirements i.e., FERPA & HIPPA
Keep up to date on Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate social-emotional development of infants & toddlers
Collaborate with parents in identifying opportunities to learn about the growth and development of their children
Promote positive attachment between caregivers, children, and families
Model appropriate communication skills, guidance techniques, and developmentally appropriate practices
Continue professional growth by participating in training sessions, ECE classes, etc
Remain familiar with environmental rating scales and implementing appropriate assessment screenings
Develop knowledge of the screenings, assessment, and evaluation instruments
Supervise all classroom activities and outdoor activities
Plan and implement the developmentally and linguistically appropriate curriculum (Frog Street Infants & Toddlers) and experiences in the manner appropriate to the ages, languages and cultures of children served
Document and provide Part C Service Coordination for children with special needs. Communicate Service Coordination efforts with Director of Family Engagement and Managers
Plan and implement learning experiences that strengthen the intellectual and physical competencies of infants and toddlers, supporting their readiness for school through literacy, phonemic print, and numeracy awareness. Use of enriched language to further their understanding of increasingly complex and varied vocabulary. Exposure to various books, demonstrates developmentally appropriate book handling skills, and support emerging problem-solving abilities
Implement education lesson plans and individualization for infants & toddlers in accordance with his/her needs, based on a method of observing and recording their interests and developmental progress
Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance and discipline
Maintain a commitment to professionalism and continue personal professional development so that decisions are based on knowledge of early childhood theories and practices
Participate in family style mealtimes with the children as a curriculum activity to model good nutrition and proper social skills
Ensure a purposeful program responsive to the children’s needs
In cooperation with parent(s), observe, screen, assess, evaluate, monitor and document infants and toddler’s development, health, dental and social-emotional health using appropriate child screenings, assessments and evaluations adhering to the timeliness outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards, Head Start Act, DFPS Child Care licensing regulations, and other applicable regulations and practices including IDEA & Part C/Early On
Refer families to local service agencies when additional services/support are needed
Document and report suspected instances of child abuse as required by law
Develop knowledge of and participate in the eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance processes
Accurately submit paperwork and progress reports to the supervisor as required
Maintain a complete record keeping system on each child’s developmental progress, behavior and health, and parental concerns, referrals and contacts made for special needs
Gather and maintain individual, family and classroom data for documentation, on-going assessment, evaluation, and record keeping for successful individual and program planning
Understand, generate and document In-Kind and other allowable costs applied toward the nonfederal share requirements
Maintain an individual system to assure program’s needs for parent involvement in each classroom are maintained
Establish positive and productive relationships with families focusing on a relationship of trust and rapport with the parents of the children
Participate in the orientation of parents to Early Head Start throughout the year
Facilitate, provide child-care, and support monthly Parent Committee meetings at the center
Schedule and arrange meetings and documents parent-teacher conferences and home visits as required
Involve parents in the educational activities of the program~ to emphasize their role as the primary caregiver of the child’s education and development, to support parents with increasing their knowledge, understanding and skills in basic child development
Identify and arrange for parents to participate as volunteers in the classroom and work as substitutes as well as other volunteer activities
Collect monthly In-Kind records from parents and submit reports to their supervisor
Positively promote Early Head Start in the community
Supervise classroom volunteers, including parents as assigned
Work closely with community agencies, as appropriate, for shared activities, recruitment, and transition
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
must complete an Infant/Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) certification within 6 months of employment based on date of provision of services
Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications
Ability to work in diverse environments
Extensive knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood development
Extensive computer knowledge of Word & Excel, also the ability to access e-mail and the willingness to learn new programs as needed
Ability to supervise classroom, staff, and volunteers
Knowledge of the state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and DFPS Child Care licensing requirements
Knowledge of local resources and families' cultures
Ability to be responsive to the needs of children and to work well with staff, children, and parents/families
Ability to plan, organize and implement classroom activities
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to maintain accurate records, which reflect the program requirements and progress of children
Ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and positive attitude in the field of early childhood education
Ability to exhibit patience and tact when communicating with children, families, staff, management, referral sources and the public
Ability to project professionalism in conducting daily activities
Ability to read and follow Performance Standards, Program Policies & Procedures, DFPS Child Care Licensing regulations and emails daily
Knowledge of basic food preparation, serving and sanitation procedures
Knowledge of current car seat safety regulations and laws for use when transporting children and families in approved agency vehicles
Ability to lift 60 pounds
Ability to stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage in physical play in various learning environments
Understanding that this position may be exposed to communicable diseases and other hazards such as cigarette smoke, pets, at-risk neighborhoods, etc
Ability to handle moderate to loud noise level in work environment
Ability and consent for up to 50% travel by car, bus, airplane, or train to attend conferences, meetings, and other duties carried out at distant locations in and out of state, and in some cases where overnight travel may be required
Ability to work occasional evening or weekend, as required for events, such as home visits, parent-teacher conferences, parent committee meetings, community events, and social events such as field trips
Possess a valid driver's license
Complete and pass health examination
Confirm work eligibility status
Successfully pass driving history check
Clear criminal background check
Preferred
2 years of related experience in the Early Head Start preschool classroom setting
bilingual (Spanish)
Company
Innovative Network of Knowledge
Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) is an educational nonprofit that specializes in finding and developing solutions to problems faced by teachers, administrators, parents and students in the educational community.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase