Substitute Preschool, Infant & Toddler Teacher - Substitute for NCE Early Childcare Program (3) SY2627

Substitute Infant/Toddler/Preschool Substitute Teacher for Needham Public Schools, NCE Early Childcare Program.

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm Substitute Preschool, Infant & Toddler Teacher to join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child, Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency, equity, and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5,500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias, bullying, and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

A successful candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Experience working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschoolers preferred, but not required.
• Ability to make decisions at the moment to ensure the safety of all students.
• Willingness to collaborate and/or take direction from the Teachers and Director.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills in order to interact with staff, children, and parents/guardians.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs. and have the ability to interact with children in active situations. Regular sitting, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing a stroller/buggy, and carrying children is required.
• Will be working indoors and outdoors.
• A highly motivated self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to be flexible in order to adjust to the changing energy and circumstances of the children/classroom.
• Take delight in the laughter, silliness, and fun of children 3 months - 5 years!

A competitive hourly rate is offered for this as-needed position with workdays that follow the school calendar. Center will be closed for school breaks in December, February and April, ... and summers off too!

Compensation: Hourly rate range: $31.81/hr-$33.96/hr

Application Procedure: Please apply online on the Needham Public Schools Careers site.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities. In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.