Job description

Substitute Teacher ($2K Signing Bonus!)

Job title: Substitute Teacher

Pay: $13.50 per hour (+$2,000 signing bonus!)

Status: Part-time, temporary. This is an in-person position available August – June (Head Start) or year-round (Early Head Start).

Location: Our classrooms are housed in the following local schools: West Central Elementary (Fluvanna County), Tye River Elementary, Rockfish River Elementary (Nelson County), Agnor Hurt Elementary, Crozet Elementary, Hollymead Elementary, and Greer Elementary (Albemarle County). Four additional classrooms are located at our Park Street center in Charlottesville City.

About the job

Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA) partners with individuals and families experiencing low income to eliminate the condition of poverty by promoting economic empowerment, equitable access to healthcare and nutritional support, and the education and development of the whole family. We work alongside local leaders and community partners in our service area to leverage our collective resources and experiences and create sustainable solutions that connect more families to opportunity – and make our region a better place to live for everyone.

Substitute Teachers are essential to the operation of our early childhood educational programs for at-risk children (birth to pre-k). Our Head Start and Early Head Start programs foster a child’s growth in all developmental areas including cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language. While in the classroom, the Substitute Teacher assists with applying the program curriculum, providing enriching play and learning experiences, and ensuring the safety of every child. Work hours are limited to “as needed” throughout the academic year with the possibility for growth into a more permanent role for the right candidate who is eager and ready to learn.

We are currently hiring for BOTH Head Start (classrooms with ages 3-5) and Early Head Start (classrooms with infants, toddlers, and two’s.) If you are interested in working as a substitute with either group (or both!), please apply hereand discuss your preference with the recruiter. Due to the ages of children in each classroom, job duties will vary to accommodate the age of the group. We are offering a $2,000 signing bonus for this position.

Who will love this job

• Internal drive – You’re passionate about and dedicated to the success and wellbeing of children and families. You pride yourself on being dependable and showing up for your team and the children entrusted to your care.
• Energetic – You’re naturally quick on your feet and move swiftly and comfortably in the classroom as you engage with and meet the needs of children.
• Empathetic – you have a nurturing personality and strong emotional intelligence.
• An optimist—you see problems as opportunities and have a positive, growth-minded attitude.
• Adaptable—you cope well with sudden changes in circumstances and enjoy thinking about challenges and tasks in new ways.
• Patient—you understand the needs and challenges facing the children we serve adapt your approach as needed to support them well.

Your impact in Head Start classrooms

• Actively engage with children in learning through play, communication, and group activities.
• Assist in the implementation of the Head Start program curriculum and learning activities that meet the social-emotional, physical, and educational needs of the children.
• Create a positive classroom environment that supports and challenges each child in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Assist with toileting/diapering, mealtimes, and classroom cleaning.
• Create an atmosphere that is welcoming to parents/guardians and families.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as assigned to maintain a high-quality program, meet the Head Start Performance Standards, and further the goals of the program.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children by maintaining federal child-staff ratio, meeting safety and cleanliness standards, implementing active supervision monitoring practices, following mandated reporter procedures, and reporting all child injuries, unusual incidents, and inappropriate behavior of staff, parents, volunteers, and on-site consultants.

Your impact in Early Head Start classrooms

• Partner with your co-teachers on implementation of curriculum, assessment of children, documentation, building relationships with children and their families, meeting health and safety guidelines, and all other areas of classroom management.
• Implement, with fidelity, the Creative Curriculum for Infant, Toddlers, and Twos—using space, relationships, materials, and routines as resources for construction of an engaging, secure, nurturing, and enjoyable environment that encourages play, exploration, and learning.
• Use sensitive and responsive care to respond quickly to infant’s cries or calls of distress, recognizing that crying and body movements are an infant’s only way to communicate.
• Change diapers as needed and assist with potty training as is age and developmentally appropriate.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children by maintaining federal child-staff ratio, meeting safety and cleanliness standards, implementing active supervision monitoring practices, conducting monthly emergency drills, following mandated reporter procedures, and reporting all child injuries, unusual incidents, and inappropriate behavior of staff, parents, volunteers, and on-site consultants.
• Engage families as a participant in their child’s learning and development, recognizing the role of the parent/guardian as the child’s first teacher. Model positive teacher/child and teacher/parent interactions and encourage family involvement in the program.

We’d love to hear from you if you have

Minimum Requirements

• Passion for early childhood education.
• At least 18 years old.
• A minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• High level of flexibility and willingness to work within program hours.
• Availability for last-minute calls, possibly early in the morning.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Skill in the use of computer technology including Microsoft Office.
• Sensitivity to/awareness of diverse backgrounds and cultural differences.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity.

Nice-to-haves

• CDA or Certificate in ECE
• First Aid/CPR and MAT certifications.
• 1-2 years of experience in a childcare or preschool setting.
• Bilingual, with oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish. Other language competencies encouraged to apply.
• Experience with dual language learners, special education, or at-risk populations.

Special requirements

• Must have access to reliable, independent transportation.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
• Must provide current physical/TB screen or test and pass background screenings including criminal, sex offender, and child protective services. Required screenings must be updated every two to five years according to state and local licensing requirements.

Why you should join us

At MACAA, we believe that when we work together, we’re able to create opportunities for all people to thrive, build strong, resilient communities, and ensure a more equitable society. We strive to form and cultivate teams with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives that reflect the diversity of those we serve and enable us to live out our mission. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment in which each team member can be the best version of themselves.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our career center at macaa.org/careers. Candidates must include a resume with their application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not submit your application by email. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews This position is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

MACAA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please call (434) 987-2236 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information. TTY/TDD users please dial 866-480-8821.

Hiring process

Candidates for this position can expect the hiring process to follow the order below. Please keep in mind that candidates can be declined from the position at any stage of the process. We will share interview questions and/or topics with candidates prior to each interview. We hope that this transparency allows candidates to think-ahead and be ready to present their strengths and experience. This doesn’t mean that candidates should come with a script in hand! Rather, it’s our hope that candidates will come to these conversations with the confidence and desire to engage with interviewers.

Our interview process:

• Qualified candidates will be invited to schedule a 10-15-minute call with a member of our team.
• After that, candidates will be invited to visit our main office to participate in a 30-45-minute interview with our hiring team.

Onboarding process

In the first week, expect to:

• Begin basic orientation and training, to include VA childcare licensing and Head Start program requirements.
• Tour classroom/program space.
• Shadow in a classroom.
• Complete trainings on a range of early child education topics to prepare you for success in the classroom.

In the first month, expect to:

• Begin cultivating relationships with your manager, your fellow Teachers, Family Support Coordinators, and other program staff.
• Collaborate with other Teachers to understand job responsibilities, expectations, and plan how you will work together while in the classroom.
• Become familiar with the students and families in each classroom.

In the first three months, expect to:

• Continue to develop relationships across the program.
• Practice most day-to-day job responsibilities independently.
• Provide children with individualized care, interactions, and learning experiences throughout the day.
• Assist in recording assessment observations in Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Ensure program compliance with all local, state, and federal standards.

In the first six months, expect to:

• Confidently know and work within Head Start program standards.
• Provide effective care and support to our classrooms.

In the first year, expect to:

• Actively engage in conversations with the education team to continually strive towards best practice.
• Know what the primary tasks are during different periods of the year and be able to do each of those things independently.
• Make progress towards child outcomes.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $13.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
This is an on-site (in-person) teaching position, and candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlottesville, VA 22911: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated against Covid-19? Boosters are not currently required.
• Do you have a preference for the age group you will be working with? Please choose either Infant/Toddlers, or 3-5, or both.

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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