Commed Childcare Program Substitute

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Teaching Vacancy for the 2024- 2025 School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: CommEd Childcare Program Substitute

Substitute Teacher's Assistant (length of day work day varies upon need) Programs run from 6:45am-6:00pm.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform various instructional, clerical, and other related duties, under the direction of the site supervisor, to aid in meeting the objective of the program, including the following:

1.Assist with the preparation and maintenance of records on students.
2.Assist with planning activities for students to enhance their experience in Extended Day.
3.Assist in meeting students' individualized needs by adapting behavior management expectations and plans.
4.Confer with teachers, team leaders and other appropriate personnel regarding students.
5.Supervise and interact with students.
6.Communicate with parents, sharing positive highlights as well as any concerns regarding their child as needed.
7.Perform other related duties as directed or as responsibilities necessitate.

Responsibilities:
Supervise children to ensure safety and appropriate behavior and manage transitions smoothly. In addition to supervision and interaction with the children, there are a variety of demands placed on the program team.
The entire team collaborates to assure all needs of the program are being met; including but not limited to; cleaning tables/chairs, returning toys to shelves, prep work, diapering, supervising recess, snack and lunch, bathroom runs, etc. As a substitute you would become part of that collaboration and be assigned specific responsibilities based on the classroom or site you are assigned. There is a potential of floating between several classrooms in one day.

Uses positive behavior management techniques at all times.