On Call Substitute Teacher

This is an On-Call Substitute Teacher position during the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday based on your availability.

Want to be a DIFFERENCE MAKER? Join our team and BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES.

WHY WORK FOR OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES?

We know that in order for you to do your best work and meet our mission, you must be able to be your best self. At Oakland Family Services (OFS), we care about our staff as people first. We treat our team members like family and understand the importance of their families at home. We recognize the significance of flexibility and work/life balance.

We also know that your success…is our success. That’s why OFS not only honors the talent and experience you bring; we actively seek to develop it.

Oakland Family Services has proudly been named a Top Workplace for ten (10) consecutive years, voted on by our own staff. We offer a warm, engaging, equitable, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

About Oakland Family Services

Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit service organization serving our community and building brighter futures for more than 100 years. We proudly offer a continuum of prevention, education and treatment services that span the human life cycle.

OUR MISSION: Providing individuals and families the opportunity to build brighter futures.

OUR VISION: Communities of thriving individuals and families.

Between our strong commitment to our mission and a workplace culture that puts our staff first, we enrich the lives of those we serve, strengthen families, and build brighter futures for those we serve and those we employ.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA options.
• Retirement plan with a company match.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Paid time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement days.
• Twelve (12) paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice!
• Annual pay increases, as approved.
• Employee assistance program for you and immediate family.
• Network of support for your health & well-being.
• Verizon cellular plan discount.
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
• Loan forgiveness programs.
  
  

PLUS...

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Family friendly practices and support.
• Flexible work schedules, as appropriate.
• Hybrid and virtual work options, as appropriate.
• Highly robust and comprehensive onboarding and training program.
• Paid professional development.
• Free online trainings that count toward continuing education credits.
• Employee assistance programs.
• “Dress for Your Day” approach to dress code.
• Financial literacy education and workshops.
• Collaborative annual performance appraisals.
• “Dollars for a Difference” program for clients and staff in need.
• And more!
• Some benefits applicable to regular, full-time employees only.
  
  

WE KNOW CULTURE MATTERS…

We spend many hours of our day working. Workplace culture affects our well-being, how we feel about coming to work, and how we perform . Oakland Family Services prioritizes having a healthy, inclusive, equitable, and effective workplace culture. That’s why we proudly have ten (10) defined cultural value statements that dictate how we operate. Cultural values are embedded into all we do and how we do it!

…more About Our Award-winning Culture

• Our CEO wants to get to know staff personally and has an open-door policy. She hosts regular staff lunches and townhalls to answer questions.
• Open, honest, and transparent communication is celebrated.
• We practice giving the benefit of the doubt.
• We believe that feedback is the breakfast of champions! That’s why we have a staff suggestion program.
• We want our team members to feel valued. That’s why we have a staff recognition program.
• Having FUN is an important part of the job! We love hosting events such as staff recognition celebrations and luncheons , road rallies, seasonal parties, food truck lunches, ice cream days, surprise giveaways, spirit weeks, Bring Your Child to Work Day, cook off/bake off contests, and more.
  
  

About The Opportunity/Work

The On-Call Substitute Teacher is responsible for supporting the overall day-to-day operations of a classroom in Oakland Family Services' Children's Learning Center (CLC) when the classroom teachers are absent. The on-call substitute teacher is responsible for assisting with the implementation of high quality, HighScope learning experiences for children, daily lesson planning, interacting with parents and volunteers, record keeping, and other miscellaneous operations related to the Children's Learning Center Programs. This position is a as needed, on call position. The position reports to the Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor.

• Assist in implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate, engaging activities using the HighScope approach to learning with children.
• Maintain standards of quality as required by State licensure, Great Start to Quality and NAEYC accreditation.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of the children's attendance, meal records, incident reports, medication for children, allergies, and sign-in/out sheets for parents.
• Participate in daily team planning meetings to create daily lesson plans and coordinate task responsibilities.
• Participate in Agency and program activities.
• Assist with daily documentation of children's interactions and play through anecdotal notes.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of children’s behavioral support plans as needed.
• Maintain the arrangement, appearance and cleanliness of the learning environment.
• Supervise and ensure the health, safety and well-being of each child.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as required by the Agency, licensing and funding requirements.
• Responsible for incorporating principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in work processes and in job functions. Responsible for promoting a feeling of welcoming, belonging, and acceptance to all clients and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to be physical and capable of successfully managing an early learning environment. The employee is frequently required to sit and/or stand for 8 hours or more. Staff must have the ability to reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Does this Describe YOU?

• Must possess at minimum a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proper training in Early Childhood Education, including, but not limited to, a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) associate’s degree in child development or related field or equivalent continuing education experience as approved by the Michigan Department of Education.
• A minimum of one year of preschool teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience with the HighScope approach preferred.
• Communication skills that focus on positive and professional communication with parents and children.
• Utilization of positive management techniques in the classroom.
• Abilities and skills in the team approach to problem solving and task completion.
• Shows sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Other relevant qualifications that support positive performance in the position.
• Selected candidates for this position must possess a sensitivity to the diversity of the agency’s service population including (but not limited to) differences of culture, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and socioeconomic.
• Special abilities and skills necessary to perform the required tasks and that best meet the needs of the agency also will be considered. There may be some standards above that may be waived when compensating specifications or circumstances exist.