Substitute Assistant Teacher

Summary

The substitute staff provides backup teaching services for a variety of child care centers in Monmouth County. The children in the centers have ages ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years. The Substitute Staff assists in creating and maintaining a respectful classroom culture that fosters safe and productive learning. The Substitute Staff monitors, observes, and reports behaviors. The substitute staff follows all child care centers policies and procedures as well as state regulations, quality requirements, and standards. The system in which a substitute maintains their employment is fully automated, and substitutes will be notified via text message when an assignment opens up.

Duties

• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met and maintained in the classroom you are in.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Maintain a well-managed classroom and positive environment.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Successfully pass a full background check.
• Medical or physical examination with a record of Mantoux results
• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous childcare experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• High energy, patience, and enjoy working with children.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• CDA Courses and/or Certification (not required)

Benefits

• Telehealth & Teletherapy benefit (24/7 access)
• Flexible schedule, work Monday to Friday, (some or all days) (part time or full time)
• Professional development
• Text message notification system
• Choose your location.