Early Education Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Position: Early Education Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm, May-August
Rate: $18.60/hr

ABOUT KING STREET CENTER

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families in our community? King Street Center is a vibrant nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to explore their talents and find their voice through learning, play and opportunity. Located in the heart of Burlington, Vermont, we strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive. Through a variety of programs ranging from Mentoring, Teen, K-5 and our 5-STAR Head Start Early Childhood Program, we aim to foster resilience, confidence, and a sense of belonging in those we serve. Especially important to us is that we do this work with an equity lens and incorporate the vision and voice of our youth into our programming. 

As we continue to grow and expand our reach, we are seeking dedicated individuals who are enthusiastic about our mission. Join our team and become part of a community-driven organization committed to creating positive change. Together, we can support the next generation and build a brighter future for all. Apply now to be a part of something truly meaningful at King Street Center!

We encourage applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, and welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Experience or commitment to working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic backgrounds. We consider it an asset for candidates to have an awareness of cultural norms and to speak languages common among the population we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a discrimination – and harassment-free workplace.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for teaching children ranging in age from 18 months – 5 years to enjoy the learning process and to be caring toward others while providing an environment in which young children can develop in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Responsible for supporting a curriculum that corresponds to student needs. This position will be filling in for a few months while one of our teachers is on maternity leave.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support curriculum that meets the needs of the children based on observation and “best practices”.  Adjust teaching and provide appropriate support to meet needs of individual children.

• Support a program that is balanced in regard to active and quiet play, child directed and teacher directed, indoor and outdoor.

• Attend to the care, safety and well being of children.

• Set and enforce limits that are related to the child’s level of maturity.

• Promote independence by allowing children to solve their own problems.

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and child growth and development

• Observe, evaluate, and discuss student progress, developmental milestones, and concerns with lead teachers.

• Confer with other educators within KSC, social service agencies, volunteers and visitors.

• Listen to children with interest, answer questions, and maintain a receptive attitude.

• Open, close, set up, and clean up the classroom as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this position title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in this position, nor does every position necessarily require these duties.

RELATIONSHIPS & ROLES

• Supervised by the Early Education Director.

• Works closely with Lead Preschool Teacher and teaching team.

• Interacts with other King Street Center program staff, visiting educators, community service providers, transportation providers, special educators, and medical professionals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to be self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, co-workers, people from collaborating agencies and the general public.

• Ability to problem solve.

• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: At least a high school graduate or has completed a GED

• One to three years experience in:  

  • Teaching in an early childhood program or working with children

  • Meeting children’s emotional and behavioral needs

  • Working with other professionals to deal with educational challenges

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF WORK

Work is conducted primarily inside, with daily outdoor playground activities as weather permits. Must be able to walk distances to neighborhood sites and participate in gross motor activities. Must be able to participate in children’s activities that involve sitting, standing, grasping, touching, pushing, pulling, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to handle the stress and tension that contact with children and parents bring every day. Potential for injury from physical interplay with children, and for illness passed along from children.

Occasional lifting of furniture, materials and children, weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional interaction with children and families exhibiting some instability in their behavior. Some potential for risks to physical safety and security of facility.

Benefits:

• Combined Time Off (CTO) earned at a rate of 2 hours for every 52 hours worked

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

TO APPLY

Email stacy@kingstreetcenter.org to tell us about your interest in this position, your availability, and your experience working with children. Please include a resume, cover letter, and three references.