Since 1920, Mount St.
Joseph University has provided an education that is based on interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsibility.
Faculty and staff deliver high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention to support student success.
Join our award-winning team, recognized for four consecutive years as a 'Best College to Work for,' and be part of a vibrant culture that places a premium on inclusion and belonging.
Purpose:
The Substitute teacher provides care for children assigned to her under the general direction of the Teachers and the Head of School
Duties:
Responsible for the care, safety, and well-being of the children assigned to the preschool group
Assist with the development of lesson plans and daily schedule for preschool groups
Set up and maintain the physical environment to meet the needs of preschool-age children
Demonstrate verbally and by role modeling, a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and of child growth and development
Participate in staff meeting discussions and ongoing training for State Licensing and Step Up to Quality regarding program, children, and families
Provide appropriate, accurate information to families regarding their children as well as general child development information
Demonstrate an understanding of preschool-age growth and development and general knowledge of nutrition, health, and first aid
Demonstrate ability to work with children warmly, calmly, and in an unhurried way while maintaining a safe, clean, and pleasant environment
Demonstrate ability to meet the social, emotional, physical, and developmental needs of individual children
Contribute to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to enhance the services of the Lab School; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed
Primary Contacts:
Laboratory School Head of School, Laboratory School staff, Children and families, University Employees, School of Education program faculty and students, and faculty and students of other disciplines using the Lab School.
Supervision Exercised:
May exercise some oversight over work-study students, service learning students, campus and community volunteers, and student teachers
Supervision Received:
Works under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed independently on routine work referring questionable cases to the Teachers and/or the Head of School.
Education:
CDA; Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (or equivalent) preferred.
Experience:
Experience in a preschool or daycare environment preferred.
Knowledge of Step Up to Quality and State Licensing rules preferred
Specialized Training:
Current certification in Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention, First Aid, Prevention and Management of Communicable Diseases, and CPR.
Must never have been convicted or pleaded guilty to child abuse or other crimes of violence as listed in section 5104.
9 of the Revised Code; must be mentally and physically fit for employment in a facility caring for young children; must pass an examination by a licensed physician not more than 30 days before employment; must be free of apparent communicable disease, including tuberculosis; must have been immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria.
Employment subject to verification of a clean record as indicated through a fingerprint web check
As enrollment patterns change, the University reserves the right to assign staff to rooms, groups, and/or hours as needed.
All staff assignments are subject to change to meet actual enrollment patterns in the Center.
To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.
A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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Mount St.
Joseph University is an Equal Opportunity Employer