Substitute Teacher

Qualifications: 1. Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or human services, OR 2. Bachelor's degree in any field with 30 related credit hours and one year of experience working with children, OR 3. Associate degree with 30 related credit hours and two years of experience working with children, OR 4. High school diploma or GED with 30 related credit hours, OR 5. High school diploma or GED with 15 related credit hours and one year of experience working with children, OR 6. High school diploma or GED with two years of experience working with children. Related credit hours must be from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or human services. Pay is based on qualifications and experience. Job Description: Under the supervision of the Group Supervisor, provide a safe, nurturing environment with responsive care, active supervision, and individualized learning experiences that support children's overall development. Implement age-appropriate activities and best practices while fostering positive relationships with staff, children, families, and the community. Ensure compliance with DHS, Keystone STARS, CACFP, and NAEYC standards while carrying out a program aligned with DCDC's philosophy and early childhood education goals. General Requirements: 1. Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and National Sex Offender Registry check prior to hire. 2. Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training completed within 90 days of hire and renewed according to policies. 3. Physical examination and Tuberculosis test prior to hire 4. Maintain up to date Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification as required 5. Job-related training, as assigned 6. Physical ability to perform essential job functions, including prolonged sitting or standing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, unrestricted upper-body use, normal hearing and vision, clear speech, and the physical capabilities necessary to ensure child safety and participate in daily activities. Including but not limited to: 7. Ability to bend, squat, reach, kneel, and climb stairs 8. Ability to move from a sitting to standing position quickly, safely, and without difficulty 9. Ability to chase an eloping child 10. Ability to join the children's active play including jumping and running, indoors and outdoors 11. Ability to assume all teacher job responsibilities in teacher's absence. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of the following: 2. CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) regulations 3. DHS (Department of Human Services) regulations 4. DCDC Policies and Procedures: Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook 5. Early childhood safety standards 6. PA Early Learning Standards 7. Skill in the following: 8. Communication including reading, speaking, writing and listening 9. Building and maintaining positive relationships with staff, community stakeholders, families, and children 10. Use of a keyboard, personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite, and ipads 11. Ability to perform the following: 12. Read, calculate, measure, and compile information as necessary for reports, scheduling and ratios 13. Interpret regulations and directives 14. Explain regulations and directives to subordinates in absence of group supervisor 15. Problem solve 16. Work independently of day-to-day supervision 17. Work as part of a team 18. Report directly to ChildLine, any suspected abuse, and alert DCDC administrative staff of the situation 19. Maintain emergency information and recognize emergencies and take action if necessary 20. Assist in Fire Drill procedures to aid in evacuation General Job Responsibilities: 1. Communicate regularly with staff 2. In conjunction with the Program Supervi or, assist in fostering a team environment with fellow staff and parents 3. Conduct yourself as a positive, professional role model for others working with children 4. Prompt and regular attendance to assigned area. 5. Learn, understand and cooperate with the philosophy of the program 6. Attend center sponsored meetings and/or events as required 7. Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or administrative staff for the efficient quality operation of the program. 8. Use nonpunitive ways of dealing with inappropriate behaviors 9. Maintain program confidentiality and a professional demeanor at all times