Job Description:
PreSchool Substitute Teacher/Head Start (Job ID 567)
Schedule: Academic Year
Status: Part-Time, As Needed
Locations: Torrington, Winsted, and New Milford
Compensation: $16.94 per hour
Position Summary
The Preschool Substitute Teacher supports Head Start classrooms by working collaboratively with classroom teaching staff to provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for preschool-aged children. This as-needed position ensures continuity of classroom operations in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS).
Major Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily routines consistent with Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Assist in maintaining appropriate adult-to-child ratios and active supervision at all times
• Help ensure a classroom environment that promotes children’s health, safety, and emotional well-being
• Support children during classroom activities, meals, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions
• Follow established classroom behavior guidance strategies and program policies
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and program information, in compliance with Head Start confidentiality requirements
• Comply with all Head Start health, safety, and supervision requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred
• Ability to work effectively as part of a classroom team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality related to children and families
• Flexibility and reliability to work across multiple program locations

Schedule and Hours

• Flexible, as-needed substitute schedule
• No guaranteed minimum number of hours
• Working hours may vary and generally fall between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., depending on program needs

Additional Requirements

• Must meet all Head Start background check and health requirements, including fingerprinting, as applicable
• Must comply with required trainings, including child abuse and neglect reporting and health and safety training

Application Procedure: 
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance’s employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.
Human Resources 
EdAdvance
P.O. Box 909
Litchfield, CT 06759-0909
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