Position Type:
Little Scouts

Date Posted:
7/22/2021

Location:
Lake Forest High School

Date Available:
Immediate

Lake Forest Community High School's Little Scouts Program is seeking a Substitute Teacher for Little Scouts.

Description: All our Little Scouts Teachers provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and loving environment where positive self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected. A Substitute could fill in for any Little Scouts school staff member. Our substitutes at must be an energetic, creative, patient and loving. The Substitute will help in all areas of the classroom and school setting: helping students learn age-appropriate skills, participating actively in play, supervising while napping, preparing and serving lunch. They must be available to work on an as needed basis for any number of hours between 6:45 am and 5:15 pm.

Essential Functions :

• Protects the safety of all children in the centerEnsures children are supervised at all timesUses positive phrasing with the childrenCommunicates frequently with children throughout the dayInteracts with children during play activities both indoors and on the playgroundTreats each child with dignity and respectResponds to the individual needs and learning styles of all childrenResponds to children in distress promptly and appropriatelyMonitors children closely during meals

Health and Safety:

• Immediately reports any needed building/safety repairs to the DirectorResponsible for the welfare, health and safety of childrenResponds appropriately and effectively to emergencies and pro-active drillsCleans and disinfects mouthed toys before next use, chairs and toys at least once a week or when soiled, and mats and cots weeklyMonitors sleeping infants, toddlers, and preschoolers during nap time

Relationship with Parents:

• Greets and interacts with parents at drop off and pick up with a warm smile and positive comments about their child

Supporting Staff Relationships:

• Attends all scheduled staff meetingsWorks respectfully and cooperatively with co-workersPerforms other job-related duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Qualifications and Requirements :

Education, Experience, and Licensure:

• 19 years of age or olderDCFS Teacher Qualified, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or 60 semester hours in Early Childhood Education preferred.Current Infant/Child CPR CertificationCurrent SIDS CertificationCurrent Shaken Baby Syndrome Certification

Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills and positive problem-solving attitudeComfortable and pleasant demeanor in busy environmentsAbility to:
  • work under pressurework harmoniously, cooperatively, and effectively with all stakeholdersfollow directivesprioritize responsibilitiesmeet deadlines
  Maintain confidentialityAdhere to Board of Education policies and procedures

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply online. Click here to access the online application.

To learn more about Lake Forest High School, visit our website at www.lakeforestschools.org.

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