Employment Opportunity

• Job Title: Substitute Teacher
• Status: Full-time, Exempt, Part-time and Exempt
• Report To: Lead Teacher

Essential Job Responsibilities and Results:

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    • Program Planning
    • Assist the teacher in the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for children.
    • Using teaching strategies that are consistent with sound principles of child development.
    • Assisting in keeping the classroom arranged in an orderly manner.
    • Using positive discipline method when providing guidance for children.
    • Establishing a positive liaison with parents.
    • Inviting parents to become involved in lesson planning and activities as well as volunteering in the classroom.
    • Assisting in informing parents of child’s progress and classroom activities though the use of the "parent bulletin" and the "weekly or daily report form".
    • Turn in reports as required to lead teacher and/or Child Care Director.
    • Participate in annual reviews and corrective plans as required for the purpose of program monitoring and self—assessment.
    • Assist the lead teacher in ensuring that the classroom inventory of equipment and materials is maintained according to the established policies and procedures.

Key Competencies:

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    • Exceptional verbal and written communication: Analyze the audience, provide well thought-out, concise and timely communications, keep management informed, and share information with others.
    • Problem solving and taking initiative: Seek information needed to solve problems and overcome obstacles, take action before being asked to, or before being forced to by other circumstances.
    • Concern for accuracy: Actively check the accuracy of data received or generated before presenting or passing it on.
    • Concern for effectiveness: Look for opportunities to do things that have a positive impact on the overall operation of the classroom, program and site performance.
    • Ability to plan and coordinate a variety of tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
    • Participate as a valuable and energetic member of the program and site operations team evidenced by competencies including strong listening and team building skills.

To apply for this position:

Please send resume, salary requirements and 3 professional letters of support to:

Beryl Owens

Human Resources Manager

YWCA of Greater Atlanta

957 North Highland Avenue, NE

Atlanta, GA 30306

bowens@ywcaatlanta.org

OR

APPLY ONLINE HERE

no phone calls please

Afterschool locations are throughout Atlanta and Dekalb Public School Systems, and Atlanta Housing Authority Communities. Substitute postions are also available.

The YWCA shall provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.