Variable Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Though the position states Talladega as the location, we are accepting applications for openings in all of our 15 locations with the 6 participating counties (Calhoun, Clay, Coosa, Cleburne, Randolph, and Talladega). If you are contacted, you will be able to state your preferred location. We will do everything we can to accommodate your preferences.

This agency is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, physical handicap, disability, sexual orientation, or federal, state, or local protected classes. This agency strives to hire the most qualified person for each job. Listed below is an attempt to describe the normal responsibilities for this position. Please realize that this is not an all-inclusive list, and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Job Title: Variable Hour Teacher

Admin: None

Department:Education Services

Programmatic: 100%

Approved by: Policy Council

Date:

Reports to: Center Director

Approved by: Governing Board

FLSA Status: Non-exempt/hourly

Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Variable Hour/Substitute Teacher will be responsible to:

• Follows and implements lesson plans developed by Teacher.
• Implements curriculum goals set forth by Teacher.
• When directed by Teacher, prepares environment for children with special needs.
• Follows daily schedule set forth by Teacher that aligns with the Child Development and Early Learning Framework, Alabama Early Learning Guidelines and Alabama Pre-K Standards.
• Engages in developmentally appropriate activities.
• Provides learning opportunities for preschoolers in response to cues emanating from the child.
• Permits all age groups of children to move about freely and explore their environment and initiates play activities.
• Provides opportunities to develop a positive self-image.
• Provides opportunities to develop social skills.
• Provides opportunities for children to think, reason, and question.
• Provides opportunities to develop language skills.
• Provides opportunities to develop physical skills.
• Demonstrates sound health practices.
• Provides opportunities and resources for children to be creative.
• Provides opportunities for children to perform tasks independently.
• Practices and adheres to TCRC discipline policy.
• Gathers and assembles resources and materials as directed by the Teacher/lesson plan.
• Performs and directs classroom or any child related activities as directed by Teacher or Education Manager in absence of Teacher
• Interacts with children showing affection (smiling, touching, holding, etc.).
• Speaks to children at eye-level.
• Available and responsive to children (engages in conversation, encourages children to express themselves and share experiences).
• Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect and consideration.
• Is consistent in implementing positive techniques or guidance. (Re-direction, anticipation of and elimination of potential problems, positive reinforcement).
• Abstains from corporal punishment, raised voice, or other humiliating or negative techniques.
• Greets children upon arrival while supervising other children and conducts daily health inspections.
• Participates in mealtime. (Assists in serving meals, sits and eats with children, engages in conversation, models appropriate table manners.)
• Demonstrates control of self in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Dismisses children in a courteous manner. (Example: hugs child, makes positive comments to parent.)
• Follows rules concerning daily health inspection. Reports any concerns to the Teacher.
• Reports any accidents to Teacher regardless of severity so that parents can be contacted and report made.
• Reports any suspected child abuse or neglect to the Center Director. Prepares written documentation of same.
• Is attentive to and participates with children on playground. Keeps gate secured.
• Assists children in toileting and hand washing. Children are never left unattended or sent to restroom unattended.
• Assists children in brushing teeth after lunch.
• Uses Clorox solution (1-10) and follows guidelines stated in Universal Infection Control policy as required by Alabama Minimum Standards.
• Meets health requirements as required by license and furnishes evidence of same.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude in dealing with parents, children, staff and other TCRC personnel.
• Wears latex gloves when handling any body fluids including teeth brushing and cleaning a child's nose. Plastic/non-latex gloves are used only for serving food.
• Enforces strict hand-washing procedures (adult and child). Hands are washed before breakfast/lunch. Hands are washed after toileting. Hands are washed after cleaning noses. Hands are washed before and after water play. Hands are washed before and after diapering.
• Responsible for re-locking storage cabinet after each use and replacing key in proper location.
• Follows proper procedures for tornado/fire drills and other emergency drills.
• Responsible for notifying Center Director if not available to work on designated day(s) in the event of an emergency and / or personal matter.
• Establishes program goals for improving the school readiness of children participating in its program in accordance with the requirements of section 641 A (g)(2) of the Head Start Act.