Substitute

Summary:

A critical role in our organization’s classroom success, the Classroom Substitute will serve as the primary educator to children in the absence of regular classroom staff. Being naturally detail-oriented, you will embrace our steady work environment because it offers clear and well-defined expectations. As our Classroom Substitute, you will efficiently implement approved curriculum and perform other related functions of classroom staff easily due to your high standards for achieving quality results. Our organization, Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP), is searching for a supportive and disciplined Classroom Substitute to join our team of service-oriented teachers to carry out consistent results in this critical learning environment.

What you’ll need to be our Classroom Substitute:

• Unselfish and approachable with a preference for detailed, skill-based work
• Accommodating and analytical, while producing highly precise and accurate work
• Patient, conscientious, relaxed, and cooperative team worker
• High school diploma, GED or equivalency preferred

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Status – Part Time, Non-Exempt, up to 29 hours per week
• Engaging, meaningful work that makes a difference in our local communities
• Excellent leadership & work culture that values & recognizes its employees
• Professional growth opportunities  
• Starting Wage - $15.50 – based on experience

What you’ll do as the Classroom Substitute:

• Plan, assist with implementation, and evaluate daily, developmentally appropriate activities
• Provide quality teacher-child interactions and work on building trust relationships with all assigned children.
• Use developmentally appropriate behavior guidance and classroom management skills. Work with an interdisciplinary team
• Conduct family-style meal and snack times and ensure compliance with Head Start standards; USDA, Child Care Licensing, Caring for our      Children National Standards
• Support in the arrangement of the classroom to provide safe, developmentally appropriate use; care for and maintain appearance and cleanliness of the classroom
• Assess each child’s health status. Care for the health and safety of children as established by the Head Start Standards; Child Care Licensing, Caring for our Children National Standards
• Ensure child safety by never leaving them alone.
• Support the teacher’s role as leader of the classroom team. Participate as a member of the classroom team. Communicate with team members to ensure the functions of the classroom are met.

Who we are:

Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership www.owcap.org

Thank you for considering an opportunity at Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership (OWCAP). Our mission is to elevate individuals, families, and communities of Weber County by improving self-sufficiency through services and collaboration. Our programs include Head Start/Early Head Start, Mental Health Support, Landlord-Tenant Mediation, Housing Assistance, Employment Assistance, Circles, VITA, On-Site Weber School District (WSD) Adult Education Classes, On-site WSD ESL Classes, and Communities that Care – Roy.

Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership is a very visible and vocal advocate for serving the needs of the community. We are excited to review your application and hope your talents and abilities will help us all achieve our goal of providing exceptional programs and services to those in need.