Substitute at Rooftop Of Virginia Cap in Galax, VA

OBJECTIVE: Under supervision and direction of senior staff conduct classroom activities which provide individual developmental experiences for children; to perform classroom teaching duties; to be responsible for the health, safety, and personal welfare of children. II. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: A. Active nurturing supervision of children in the classroom.

1. Assist utilizing curriculum to fidelity to teach children and keep them actively entertained.
2. Ability to assist in input accurate data if necessary. B. Must be able to work closely together with other classroom staff to provide direct supervision of children. a. Manage schedules amongst one another to ensure coverage b. Supporting knowledge of Early Learning Outcomes Frameworks, School Readiness Goals, Program Goals/Policies C. Performing duties requested by Supervisor, Head Start Director and/or Igniting Futures Academy Manager, COO, and CEO. III. UNIVERSAL STANDARDS: A. Communication
3. Ability to communicate (in-person and electronically) with staff, superiors, community officials, families effectively and appropriately. B. Cultural Competence and Ethics
4. Positive, caring and supportive attitude characterized by understanding and non-judgmental commitment to participant families, coworkers, superiors, and all other persons with whom interaction occurs.
5. Comply with all Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies as these are considered of the utmost importance in working with community residents. C. Organization
6. Ability to manage time, energy and workspace well in order to accomplish all assigned tasks successfully. D. Reporting – Timesheet Biweekly, assist in other reports if necessary. E. Health and Safety
7. Ability to squat, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, hear, see, speak, and lift and/or carry at least 40lbs.
8. Knowingness of possibility to exposure of blood, bodily fluids, or tissues
9. Knowingness of possibility to exposure of communicable diseases F. Technology
10. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) proficient.
11. Willingness to train in program and agency data management systems G. Professionalism
12. Ability to casually present oneself.
13. Accountability – Timely, Attendance
14. Team Oriented
15. Possess problem solving skills.
16. Continue to expand knowledge by attending trainings, etc. IV. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A. High School Diploma/GED. Prefer 6 months experience. B. Willingness to complete/continue trainings/certifications - Any other trainings/certifications deemed necessary. Must maintain certain certifications. V. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Comply with all background checks required by the program. Valid Virginia Driver’s Licenses may be required * Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, activities, assigned location, and hours of work, may change at any time with or without notice.