Part Time/ Substitute Educator

I. Objective:

The purpose of this position is to participate in the teaching and care of students at Fundamentals. Success in this position results in the efficient and effective provision of programming to students and compliance with state, federal and accrediting standards.

II Knowledge and Skills:

· Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in Early Childhood Education.

· Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

· Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

· Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

· Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

· Managing one's own time and the time of others.

III. Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Clean tools or equipment.
• Provide for basic needs of children.
• Monitor health or behavior of people and children
• Support implementation of educational curriculum and daily lesson plans

· Present information to the public.

· Follow and maintain daily operational compliance with regulations, procedures, and standards.

· Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.

· Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.

· Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.

· Keep records of play, meal schedules, and daily routines.

· Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

· Attend staff meetings as required.

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Work Style Expectations:

· Dependability-Requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

· Self-Control-Requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

· Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

· Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

· Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

· Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude

IV. Guidelines:

Guidelines include New Mexico Child Care Licensing Regulations, National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation Standard and Criteria, FOCUS Criteria, staff and parent handbooks, and program policies and procedures.

V. Physical Demands

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects and children.

The work is typically performed in a classroom and outdoors, in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases. Work requires the use of protective devices such as gloves, etc.

VI. Educational Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position

A criminal background check is required. The employee must be in a state of physical and emotional health suitable for participation in an early education program.

CPR and First Aid certification must be achieved within 90 days of employment, and maintained throughout employment

Obtain and maintain continuing education credit hours of early childhood competencies annually.

Preferred Qualifications:

Six hours or more of higher ed course work in early childhood education or related fields, such as child development, psychology, sociology, or education or 5 years’ experience in an Early Childhood Education Program.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.50 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Farmington, NM 87401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person