Teacher – Preschool Substitute

South St. Paul Schools is currently seeking individuals who are interested in being part of a substitute pool for preschool classes.

Rate of Pay: $29.33/hour

Job Summary 
Provide a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate preschool experience for children. Guide children’s behavior in a consistent and positive manner
 
Job Functions

• Plan, implement, evaluate and  coordinate curriculum and behvioral support with other staff.
• Observe/monitor/assess/record each child’s development/behavior for reporting and progrees monitoring
• Develop and maintain rapport with each child  and provide postiive behavior guidance to all children plus provide for the health and safety of each child 
• Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom-organized, safe and inclusive of learning centers
• Use inclusive education methods and materials, plus develop and maintain resource materials.
• Provide support, direction, supervision and assistance to the assistant
• Set goals and plan strategies to promote learning through individual needs and interests of children and/or parents.
• Respond approprately to emergency or crisis situations
• Maintain appropriate records with the support of the assistant.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with families through interactions and use of technology.
• Maintain communication with all staff and particpate as a team member.
• Perform  other general duties as assigned by your supervisor to accomplish the objectives of the Early Learning Program
• Promote a climate of mutual respect, trust, and responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Current Minnesota licensure in Early Education or K-12
• Training or experience teaching in an early childhood program.
• Ability to communicate and establish relationships with children, parents and staff members.
• Ability to understand and follow data privacy rules and regulations related to students.
• Commitment to working effectively with culturally, economically and socially diverse students and families
• Flexibility and ability to function as a team member.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child development, developmentally curriculum, lesson plan development, classroom implementation skills, behaior mangement skills, plus organizational skills. 
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills; approachable, positive and nonjudgmental with children, parents, community members and staff.
• Ability to model and encourage appropriate behavior and interactions with children.
• Ability to preform routine computer functions

• Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance

 
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Vision abilities required include close vision.