Substitute Teacher- Childrens School (Part- Time)

$66,560 - $66,560/Yr

Quinsigamond Community College - Worcester, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Worcester, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Substitute Teacher position at Quinsigamond Community College's Children's School is a part-time role focused on providing high-quality education and care for children in a preschool setting. The position requires working directly with children from Monday through Friday, with hours determined by the needs of the Children's School, which operates from 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM. The teacher will be responsible for maintaining the educational standards and philosophy of the Early Childhood Education Department, collaborating with faculty and staff to implement curriculum changes and new developments in the program. The role also involves serving as a model for student teachers in the Early Childhood Education Program, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, and maintaining a clean and safe environment in the classroom. In addition to direct teaching responsibilities, the Substitute Teacher will be expected to maintain ongoing records and reports as required by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and other regulatory agencies. Participation in parent nights and other events is also part of the role, as is regular communication with the lead teacher regarding any individual concerns of parents or children. The teacher will need to extend teaching hours as necessary to maintain state ratios and will be responsible for reporting any safety concerns regarding the facility or equipment. The position requires active participation in professional development opportunities, including conferences and workshops, and maintaining membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Children's School Program with the lead teacher according to standards, philosophy, and environment as embraced by the Early Childhood Education Department.
• Plan with the faculty and staff of the Children's School for the implementation of major changes in the curriculum and/or new developments in the Program.
• Serve as a model preschool teacher that reflects the ECE Department's 'Conceptual Framework' to students of the Early Childhood Educational Programs and other QCC departments.
• Provide high-quality education and care for children as scheduled.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children in the Child Care Program.
• Provide a safe environment for all in the Children's School.
• Extend hours of teaching as requested and under unusual circumstances to maintain state ratios.
• Discuss with the lead teacher any special individual concerns of parents and/or children as they arise.
• Maintain ongoing written or computerized reports and records as required by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations.
• Attend the Quinsigamond Children's School Parent's Nights and other center or college-related events as scheduled.
• Notify the designated teacher or update the supply list for consumable and non-consumable needs.
• Meet regularly with Child Care staff and with the Children's School faculty/staff to discuss routine functioning and specific issues pertaining to the delivery of the Children's School Program.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for children in all areas of the Children's School.
• Report any inadequacies of potentially harmful situations of facility or equipment to the full-time Teacher, Lead Teacher, Director or designee.
• Maintain membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Participate in local and regional Early Care and Education conferences, workshops or seminars.
• Acquire and maintain required training including hours required by EEC, CPR and first aid training.
• Assume the Teacher responsibilities in his/her absence.
• Actively support the teaching and learning process; practicing honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom.
• Work actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college-wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork.
• Embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people.
• Provide flexible, responsive and high-quality service to all, continuously assessing processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Teacher Certified in Early Childhood Education.
• One year of preschool classroom teaching experience.
• Lead teacher qualified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
• Must enroll in and complete an Associate's degree program in Early Childhood Education (or related field if approved by the Dean of the School of Humanities and Education).
• Associate's program must be completed within five (5) years of employment date in this position with the College.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Three years of preschool classroom teaching experience.
• Experience with supervising or mentoring early childhood student teachers.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.