Job Description

Department:

Bright Beginnings / Our Club

Reports to:

Early Childhood Education Manager

Employment Type:

In-Person, Substitute, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Schedule:

On-Call Substitute

About Our House

Our House empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active participation in the community. The Our House team has defined a set of seven Guiding Principles that characterize our culture and that we intentionally seek to uphold: Hard Work, Wise Decision-Making, Community, Initiative, Integrity, Safety, and Heart.

About the Role

This is an on-call substitute position in our early childhood education and out-of-school time programs. You will be responsible for providing love and quality care for the children and youth throughout the day in order to meet their emotional and physical needs.

What You'll Do

Properly follow daily schedule and implement daily and weekly lesson plan activities, both indoor and outdoor, that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program through whole group, small group, and individual activities Assist with the supervision of children at all times in the classroom, bathroom, changing area, playground, in any area of campus, and on field trips Interact with children and youth both physically and verbally throughout the day Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children and youth understand Assist children and youth with their personal hygiene and clean-up of classroom Serve and eat provided meals and snacks with the children and youth Become familiar with, understand, and follow state licensing requirements and Our House policies Utilize and understand Conscious Discipline and SPARK curriculum Collaborate with other team members to ensure the safety and well-being of all children Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate Attend trainings as determined by Our House Conduct other duties as assigned to fulfill Our House's mission

What You'll Bring

Minimum of 6 months experience working with children Flexibility to fill staff positions as scheduled in advance and on short notice Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, and community members Ability to multitask Conflict resolution skills with children Excellent communication and people skills Passion, integrity, and a positive attitude and be mission-driven and self-directed

Requirements

At least 18 years of age High school diploma or GED required Must be able to pass criminal background checks, child and adult maltreatment registry checks, sex offender registry checks, and a pre-employment drug screen Complete a minimum of 30 clock hours of professional development each year Must be able to lift 30 lbs

Benefits & Perks

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Our House is a drug-free workplace.



Our House is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. People of color and members of the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply.