General Purpose Under the supervision of the Teacher, the Substitute Teacher shall deliver high quality educational services in a center-based classroom setting. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for assisting in the implementation of a full day Preschool and/or Infant/Toddler classroom that will provide children and families with comprehensive quality services. Essential Functions Assist teachers with maintaining a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor learning environment through routine health and safety checks. Actively supervise children at all times by maintain ratio indoors and outdoors learning environments. Assisting teachers with conducting daily child health checks. Assist teaching staff with curriculum implementation to encourage social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skill development through developmental learning activities and environmental set-up. Assist teacher in carrying out lesson plans and implement curriculum. Assist teacher with daily student attendance. Assist with contacting parent/guardian after 1 hour of unplanned student attendance. Other Job Functions Assist with meal service as needed. Establish positive and productive relationships with children, parents, co-workers, and visitors. Performs other duties as assigned. Management Level & Responsibilities This position has no supervisory or management responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Strong communications skills, especially good listening and writing skills. Ability to work with infants/toddlers, preschool children, and peers. Ability to meet deadlines. Preferred Ability to acquire knowledge and apply principles, strategies and skills necessary to implement Creative Curriculum and early childhood practices. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff and other professionals. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and embrace the cultural diversity of families. Qualifications

• Education & Experience Licenses or Certifications Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
• before commencement in classroom. Personnel Orientation Course (5 hours) that includes Universal Precautions, Fire Extinguisher, and Medication Administration. Within 30 days of employment
• Safe Sleep Course Within 90 days of employment
• DCF 40 hours Required Course (Part I and Part II), DCF 5 hour Literacy Course Health & Nutrition in the School Readiness Program Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program Maintain a current Infant/Toddler/Young Child CPR and First Aid Certifications.

State and National criminal background screenings and Child Abuse Registry. Subject to random Drug Testing. Physical and TB test

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High School Diploma North Florida Child Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer