Early Childhood Substitute Teacher Job at Early Childhood Alliance, Fort Wayne, IN

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  • Early Childhood Alliance
  • Fort Wayne, IN

Job Description


Summary

Early Childhood Alliance (ECA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to build better futures for young children by?promoting and providing excellence?in early childhood care and education. Children under our care range from 6 weeks to pre-school age. Employee?s work is performed in a classroom setting in the Fort Wayne location on Beacon St. ECA also has an integrated home setting in the Warsaw area.

A Substitute Teacher assists with the developmental care for children by assisting each child to develop a positive self-concept and reach their full potential. Employees are expected to work with the center manager and other teachers at mealtimes and transitions to naptime. Substitute teachers work with all age groups in a home care setting.

ECA prefers substitute teachers to be available for at least 20 hours per week, with potential scheduling between 8 and 30 hours during business hours (Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM). Please note, we are prioritizing candidates who can offer part-time availability in 8-hour blocks.

Duties

  • Provides a safe and secure environment in which children can be curious, active, and encouraged toward self-discipline, self-motivation and self-actualization. 
  • Develops a warm, caring relationship with each child and parent in their group based on mutual respect and serves as a model to the child for their relationship with others. 
  • Guides the child?s behavior in positive ways that support total growth, development and promotes self-esteem. 
  • Interacts frequently with children; showing interest, respect, and is responsive and available in meeting their needs. 
  • Implements the lesson plans created by the Primary Teacher. Contributes to the daily operations of the classroom. 
  • Develops cooperative working relationships and supports other staff members in achieving center goals. 
  • Provides for the daily physical needs of the children and charts care as needed. 
  • Uses materials and equipment responsibly, and maintains a clean, safe environment. 
  • Follows all licensing regulations, policies, and procedures of the agency.

Requirements

  • 18 years of age or older and a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent; Ability to lift 45 lbs., bend, stoop, stretch, squat, push and pull, sit, and walk at a child?s eye level.
  • Effectively communicate with children of all ages, customers, and co-workers. 
  • General knowledge of child development and the support and guidance necessary to fulfill each child?s developmental needs.

Nice To Haves

  • 21 years of age or older to work in the infant to toddler classrooms.
  • Course work or training in early childhood education. 
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood or a related field. 
  • Knowledge of High Scope Curriculum.
  • Ability to use technology for record keeping, anecdotal, planning and communication. 

Benefits

Employment requirements include:
  • Fingerprinting
  • Drug test
  • TB test 
  • Physicals 
  • Child Protective Index 
  • Other applicable copies of certifications and/or degrees 
 
Full Time Benefits include: 
  • Time Off: PTO, 11.5 paid holidays, Bereavement 
  • Insurance: Health, Dental, and Vision, FSA, AFLAC
  • Retirement: 403B and percent match after one year Insurance: AFLAC 
 
Part Time Benefits include: 
  • Insurance: AFLAC 
ECA provides CPR/First Aid training to all staff. We are also proud to promote INAEYC's T.E.A.C.H scholarship to all teaching staff working more than 20 hours per week.
 
Locations  

Beacon Learning Center   

2125 Beacon St

Fort Wayne, IN 46805
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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work at office, Monday to Friday,

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