Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teacher Job Target:

Paladin serves as determined advocates for children, persons with disabilities, seniors and their families to provide supports and opportunities to learn, grow and enjoy a meaningful life. Committed to making their school successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, parents, and families play a crucial role in that success. With our continuous growth, we are looking to have some teachers join our team.

Substitute Teacher Requirements

• Successful Drug Screening.
• Successful Physical Capacities Examination and TB screen results.
• Criminal History Background Clearance.
• Required computer literacy: Word processing, database, Internet, spreadsheets, and e-mail.
• Ability to assist in maintaining computerized records for child/family tracking system.
• Ability to visually assess the health and behaviors of children.
• Assist with frequent significant decisions to assure developmental progress of children.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Knowledge of working in a preschool setting preferred, but not required
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Must have or be willing to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days from date of hire.
• Valid Driver's License and access to a privately-owned vehicle with liability insurance for use in completing work responsibilities as required.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Must have Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certifications within 30 days from date of hire.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable, but not required. The primary language in the workplace is English.
• Always provides a safe environment with supervision of children at all times, consistently applying active supervision and emergency procedures.
• Assist with endorsing and applying the Reggio Emilia Progettazione in alignment with NAEYC, Indiana Early Learning, and Head Start standards.
• Support the teachers in applying developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques, including Conscious Discipline in alignment with Paladin's image of the child.
• Appropriately implements CACFP procedures (as needed) and complies with all USDA laws..
• Assist teachers with providing parents opportunities to give input into the daily curriculum (as instructed).
• Assist the teachers with planning and implementing meaningful parent engagement opportunities, as needed.
• Build respectful, culturally responsive, and trusting relationships with families.
• Maintain current, valid driver's license and liability insurance at all times on any personal vehicle used to conduct Paladin business.
• Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Complete 15 credit hours in ECE and a minimum of 20 hours continuing education, based on individualized professional development plan.

Substitute Teacher Benefits

• PTO paid time off
• 403B
• Medical. Vision and Dental Insurance

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