Early Learning Center Substitute

• Assist in implementing curriculum. Provide input into preparation of appropriate daily lesson plans in advance that include both indoor and outdoor activities; are individualized and based on the infants/toddler’s own needs, interest and schedules; and include multicultural educational materials and activities, family-style meals and other elements, as appropriate.
• Assist in organizing the classroom according to developmental levels and individual needs of the child, ensuring; the development of trust and emotional security; opportunities to explore a variety of sensory and motor experiences; opportunities for the development of self-awareness, autonomy, and self-expression; and opportunities for gross and fine motor development.
• Assist in ensuring all classrooms are homelike, safe, sanitary, and free of clutter. Assist in organizing the classroom in rudimentary learning centers that are well defined, rotating materials routinely to create a stimulating environment.
• Provide for diaper changing and toilet functions in the classroom in a safe, sanitary and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Assist the Teacher/Caregiver with training parents and volunteers in planning and implementing appropriate activities.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe learning environment at all times.

• Provide meals and snacks to the children according to their age, development and needs. Feed infants according to their home schedule, hold them every time they are fed, and share information about their eating with their parents daily. Assist with family-style dining with children when they are ready and implement according to program policy and procedures,

• Greet parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the center, a positive home-center connection and a family partnership. Maintain ongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents through a variety of methods and sends activities home that parents can do with their children to support the curriculum and the child's learning. Encourage parents to become involved in workshops, training and other Head Start/Early Head Start/Early Learning Center activities.
• Maintain and assist in maintaining accurate attendance records, food reports, in-kind reports and other record keeping and reports, as required. Keep all records and family information confidential. Participate in program training, weekly staff meetings, and case management meetings. Assist with maintaining supplies.
• Smoking is not allowed on LIFT Community Action Agency, Inc. property. Additionally, no vulgar language is allowed. Cell phone use will be limited to emergency use only.
• Must be able to sit and eat with children at meal times sharing the same menu. A physician's statement must be obtained for special dietary needs. Pleasant child-oriented conversation should take place during meal times. No sodas, tea or other drinks other than water is allowed to be consumed while children are present.
• Maintain an environment that is tolerant and respectful of child and family cultures, values and differences. Assist Non-English-speaking families.
• Provide all information requested for program documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist other staff with projects as requested. Perform other duties as assigned and reasonably within scope of duties listed above.
• Recruit on behalf of Early Learning Center by following recruitment procedures. Post flyers, signs and Head Start applications in the community.
• Continue professional growth by participating in classes, training programs, workshops and conferences as the budget allows. Attend and participate in in-service training and any other trainings, meetings or workshops as deemed necessary by the Early Learning Center Program Director or the Executive Director.
• Become knowledgeable and maintain an understanding and support the philosophies, theories and the mission of the Early Learning Center and LIFT Community Action Agency, Inc.
• The listed job functions, duties and responsibilities do not necessarily include all activities that the incumbent may perform. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Perform duties as they may be assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Obtain OSBI clearance prior to hire.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid and Infant/Toddlers CRP certification within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain an annual health exam.
• Possess an understanding of the needs of low-income families and an appreciation for the role of the parents as primary educators of their children.

• Constantly must be able to sit/stand in a stationary position 50% of the time; stoop, bend, walk, talk, hear, use hands to grip, type, reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces, and climb stairs, run short distances. Two (2) to four (4) hours per day spent in strenuous physical activity, lifting 30 pounds or more six (6) or eight (8) times in an eight (8)-hour day.
• Occasionally must move/carry items weighing up to 30 pounds or more.
• Frequently must be able to lift at least 30-40 pounds and lift arms above shoulders.
• Occasionally must spend time daily sitting on the floor with children.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Constantly must visually monitor the behavior, learning, and activities of children.
• Work in an enclosed facility, classroom and office environment; floors may be vinyl tile or carpeted. May come in contact with childhood diseases and blood on occasion.

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