Assistant Teacher Substitute
Location: Avondale
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
“Helping our community’s most vulnerable with solutions that
permanently improve lives” Catholic Charities Community Services is
currently seeking a passionate individual who has an engaging
classroom presence to work in our Head Start program providing
support to our staff and children. JOB SUMMARY: Assists and
supports Teacher and classroom functions by providing quality
services to children and families assigned to site. Assignment is
for the school year (10 months) with scheduled breaks identified at
the beginning of each program year as dictated by program
requirements and site calendar. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Supports the
implementation of a designated bilingual, multicultural curriculum
and supervises children in collaboration with Teacher. 2. Assists
Teacher in the completion of observations needed for Fall, Winter
and Spring assessment periods and in the completion of the
Education Plan three times per school year. 3. Assists in the
completion and implementation of weekly lesson plans. 4. Assists
Teacher in the completion of two (2) parent conferences and two (2)
educational home visits during the program year. 5. Assists Teacher
in the documentation of health information and the completion of
developmental and social/emotional screenings within 45 days of a
child’s enrollment. 6. Effectively serves children with disability
and their families, making adaptations as necessary. 7. Complies
with all Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines and
assists with daily, weekly and end of the month food service
paperwork. 8. Mandatory reporter for any suspected abuse/neglect
issues as required by law. 9. Implements approved emergency plan;
conducts and documents monthly fire drills as required. 10.
Maintains a clean classroom/working environment. 11. As program
needs dictate, may be called upon to fill in as a substitute in
another classroom or at another site to ensure uninterrupted
service delivery to children and families. 12. Promote ongoing
commitment to excellence and continual quality improvement to
ensure the highest quality of services to our staff and clients.
13. Other duties as assigned OTHER RELATED DUTIES: 1. Works
alternative hours as required, including nights and weekends. 2.
Prepares, and attends all meetings, trainings, and conferences as
assigned. 3. Maintains self and functional work environment. 4.
Performs other tasks as may be required for the efficient
comprehensive, integrated program. REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities : 1. Must demonstrate positive and caring attitude,
initiative and good judgment, and be flexible with program changes.
2. Familiarity with Head Start standards, requirements, goals,
objectives, policies, and procedures. 3. Must be able to read and
write legibly in English and demonstrate comprehension of basic
math. 4. Second language (Spanish, Arabic or other
program-identified language) proficiency preferred. 5. Must be
sensitive to cultural differences within the community, the
program, and the agency. 6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word
and Outlook) applications. Working Conditions/Physical Demands : 1.
Must be able to work with pre-school age children 2. Must be able
to work in a fast paced environment with moderate interruptions. 3.
May need to work in a non-air-conditioned facility and may be in
contact with communicable diseases. 4. Must be able to stoop, bend,
squat, assist children to the bathroom, sit on floor and ambulate
over uneven floor surfaces including stairs, steps and playgrounds.
5. Must be able to visually and auditorily assess and interact with
clients to ensure their safety and well-being. 6. Requires driving
and may lift up to 40 pounds.
Keywords: , Prescott Valley , Assistant Teacher Substitute, Education / Teaching , Avondale, Arizona
