MDO Substitute Teacher

The function of the Avenue MDO program is to provide a safe, Christian-based, developmentally appropriate environment for all children. All of the requirements and responsibilities outlined in this job description should be handled with this goal in mind.

Duties

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.
• Keep classrooms clean, neat, and orderly.
• Keep the program directors informed, as much as possible, of any program needs.
• Report to the program directors any special needs or problems of individual children.
• Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with stated policy.
• Maintain effective hygiene procedures in caring for children (i.e., wipe runny noses, wash hands of children before lunch, etc.)
• Be interactive with the children in your care.

Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Endeavors to become acquainted with students in his/her assignment.
• Exhibits an understanding of children’s needs and shows concern and patience in dealing with those needs.
• Be able to perform duties associated with daily care of children in your classroom (i.e., lifting children, playing with children on the ground level).
• Become certified in CPR/First Aid and keep current certification.
• Handle emergencies with composure and level-headedness.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with staff and families.
• Works as an effective team member in implementing team decisions.
• Demonstrates willingness to perform duties and functions as requested.
• Reports any complaints or grievances to program directors and/or Mark Miller.

Expectations

• Report and clock in at 8:00 am to prepare for your day.
• Be prepared to attend and participate in daily staff meetings at 8:15 am.
• Attend any additional staff training and/or meetings as required.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate lessons using Thompson’s Scope and Sequence Curriculum.
• Turn in monthly lesson plans on time.
• Create and send daily reports for each present child which include details about the day and pictures.
• Refrain from using your cell phone for personal reasons other than an emergency during school hours, especially while children are in your care.
• Complete daily clean-up tasks and clock out at 2:15 pm.