Substitute Teacher
Community Service Programs of West Alabama
Job Description
Job Title: Substitute Teacher
Division/Department: Head Start/Early Head Start
Reporting Relationship: Center Director
Location of Job: CSP Head Start/Early Head Start Centers
Exemption Status: Temporary, Part-Time, As-Needed, Non-Exempt, Non-Safety-Sensitive
Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
The Substitute Teacher is responsible to the Center Director for performing instructional, assessment and evaluation tasks, at the direction of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher is required to follow all CSP, DHR and Head Start policies and procedures.
Qualifications: 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.
Required Education and Experience:
At a minimum, possession of a high school diploma or general education diploma (G.E.D.), AND documented enrollment in a CDA credential program or associate or bachelor degree program in child development or early childhood education to be completed within two years of date of hire.
Experience working with children.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Possession of a CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid driver’s license.
Liability insurance
Child Abuse/Neglect Registry Clearance
Alabama Bureau of Investigation/Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Clearance
Medical/TB Skin Test Clearance
Sex Offender Clearance
Serviceable automobile, preferred.
Language Skills:
Ability to communicate to diverse populations.
Ability to effectively present information to program participants.
Ability to communicate effectively in large and small group settings.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to compute simple math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to analyze problems confronted by program participants.
Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff members and program participants.
Ability to communicate effectively with the target population.
Knowledge of CSP programs and services.
Sensitivity to multi-racial and multi-cultural issues.
Ability to develop working rapport quickly and easily.
Physical Demands: The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities previously mentioned.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
The noise level is variable in the work environment. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. The employee is expected to interact with the children at all times and use positive methods of child guidance and not engage in corporal punishment, emotional or physical abuse, or humiliation.
The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor.
Reviewed by Board of Directors 12.03.2015
Reviewed by Board of Directors 01.19.2017
Revised 06.20.2017
Reviewed by Board of Directors 07.20.2017
Reviewed by Board of Directors 03.15.2018
Reviewed by Board of Directors 01.17.2019
Revised 4.22.2020
REV. 03.04.2021
Reviewed by Board of Directors 03.18.2021
Reviewed by Board of Directors 01.19.2023
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Additional Info
Job Type : Part-time
Education Level : High School, Associate Degree
Experience Level : Entry Level
Application Email Address : employment@cspwal.com