Substitute Early Childhood Teacher

Duties

1. Duties in relationship to individual children and in groups
   • plan short and long-term goals and objectives in all developmental areas
   • plan and implement educational program that focuses on the developmental needs of the children
   • keep attendance and daily records, plan appropriate snacks and write
   • annual (nursery school) or bi-annual (special ed) reports
   • evaluate children using observational and standardized means as appropriate
   • participate in planning for future placement of children with team
   • maintain safe and organized physical environment for children
   • collect appropriate data for research projects as required
2. Duties in relationship to other staff
   • supervise and evaluate aides
   • co-ordinate appropriate case management with other professional team members
   • communicate effectively with team members
   • maintain regular communication with Program Director, Laboratory Coordinator and teachers
   • attend all staff meetings
   • maintain positive professional work environment
   • attend in-service meetings as appropriate
3. Duties in relationship to parents
   • maintain regular contact with parents
   • work to enhance parental skills and understanding of their child’s development
   • conduct home visits as appropriate
   • participate in parent social and educational functions
   • conduct bi-annual formal parent conferences (December and May - special ed; November and May - nursery school)
4. Duties in relationship to school systems and support agencies
   • attend Planning and Placement Team meetings as appropriate and case management meetings
   • make recommendations for future placements when appropriate
5. Duties in relationship to college students
   • supervise and evaluate practicum participants
   • provide feedback to administration and students concerning practicum and written assignments