Employment Classification: Temporary, Part-Time, As-Needed, Non-exempt, Non-Safety-Sensitive Salary and Application Procedures: This is a Pay Grade 12 position on the Head Start Pay Scale with a pay range of $8.48 per hour - $10.39 per hour, based on qualifications. Current employees may apply by submitting a letter of interest along with an updated employment application. Other interested applicants may apply by submitting a completed employment application obtained from the website at www.cspwal.com or by contacting the Human Resources department of CSP at (205) 752-5429 to request an application. Completed and signed applications may be submitted in person, by mail or scanned and emailed to employment@cspwal.com.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Substitute Teacher is responsible to the Center Manager for performing instructional, assessment and evaluation tasks, at the direction of the regular classroom teacher. The Substitute Teacher is required to follow all CSP, DHR and Head Start policies and procedures. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Education and Experience:

• At a minimum, possession of a high school diploma or general education diploma (G.E.D.), AND documented enrollment in a CDA credential program or associate or bachelor degree program in child development or early childhood education to be completed within two years of date of hire.
• Experience working with children.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Possession of a CDA credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid drivers license.
• Liability insurance
• Child Abuse/Neglect Registry Clearance
• Alabama Bureau of Investigation/Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Clearance
• Medical/TB Skin Test Clearance
• Sex Offender Clearance
• Serviceable automobile, preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate to diverse populations.
• Ability to effectively present information to program participants.
• Ability to communicate effectively in large and small group settings.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to compute simple math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to analyze problems confronted by program participants.
• Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff members and program participants.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the target population.
• Knowledge of CSP programs and services.
• Sensitivity to multi-racial and multi-cultural issues.
• Ability to develop working rapport quickly and easily.

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