JOB TITLE:  Little Learners Academy Substitute Professional Development                    Job Class: NEW

($13.50 per Hour -Up to 7 hours per day)  (240 Days)

REPORTS TO: Site Coordinator/Community Ed. & Barren Beyond the Bell Coordinator/Little Learns District Coordinator

APPROVED BY: BCBOE DATE:   5/2/24

Summary: 

Responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate program for young children that complies with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Nurtures children, provides meals, activities, and instruction, and ensures students are clean and

kept safe in the absence of the regular lead teacher.

The Substitute Lead Asst. Teacher provides backup teaching services for a variety of Little Learners Academy centers throughout Barren Counties. The system in which a substitute maintains their employment is fully automated, and substitutes will be notified via email, phone, or text message (your preference) when an assignment opens up.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of classroom to

           which is assigned.

•  Little Learners assists with the lesson outlined and described in a lesson plan prepared by the absent teacher.

•  Assumes responsibility for overseeing children behavior in class and during lunch and

           recess periods. 

• Reports in writing with notes left for the absent teacher, the assignments made and

           comments regarding student behavior.

•  Follows all policies, rules and procedures to which regular lead teachers assistants are subject and which good teaching practice dictates.

•  Maintains regular attendance, working as needed.
•  Performs other related duties as assigned.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Flexibility.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Education or CCCC.
• High School Diploma or GED Certification is mandatory for this role.
• Two years of experience working as a Child Care Teacher / Daycare Teacher in a Childcare Facility, preschool, or similar role in an Educational Institute.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills to speak to young children.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Familiar with child development processes and techniques.
• Exhibit patience and care for all students and staff.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of first-aid is mandatory.
• Proven experience as a Child Care / Daycare Teacher
• Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods
• Methodical and creative
• Patience, flexibility, and love for children
• Certificate in first aid and CPR

Skills:
Requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a willingness and ability to travel between BBB locations. Computer skills and experience in Google Suite. Strong project management and administrative and organizational skills. Must be detail-oriented and enjoy working in a diverse environment.

 Physical and Mental Requirements:

High energy, motivation, confidence, and creativity; excellent attention to detail and accuracy in reports; ability to work for prolonged periods at high levels of activity, standing up and bending over; managing multiple tasks with varying deadlines; ability to exchange clearly and concisely, ideas and facts, both verbal and written.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

This position may involve lifting (up to 25 lbs), bending, standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, and grasping.  Must be able to demonstrate and describe activities to youth. This position will work indoors and outdoors.

DISCLAIMER: This information indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

All employees working at a school-based location are expected to follow the calendar year of the Barren County School District. Therefore, when the school is not in operation, you will only have work if specified by your supervisor.

EVALUATION: 

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the Evaluation of Classified Personnel. 

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.