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Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/
Boise State University is building an inclusive community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, cultural contributions, work history, and perspectives create a rich and rewarding academic experience for our students. Research demonstrates that people thrive when they feel welcome, respected, and inspired. We seek applicants who are committed to helping us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Applications from members of historically marginalized groups, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), those with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those who have served in the military, and members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
This position will serve as a program-wide substitute that could work in all classrooms, variety of ages and program needs. The Center is open 7:00am - 5:30pm Monday-Friday. We are NAEYC accredited; offer a great work environment, plus an hourly rate range of $15-$17 per hour.
Substitute Teachers are responsible for supporting the emotional and educational needs of all young children. They must assist Lead Teachers with intentionally preparing and maintaining an enriched learning environment for individual children based on developmentally appropriate programs according to NAEYC Accreditation Standards. The Substitute Teacher helps the Lead Teacher support the needs of each child during the day. This includes social emotional support, diapering, toileting and other care tasks, nurturing all children, responding to their interests and needs, and making learning meaningful based on their curiosity and concrete methods.
Department Overview:
The Children's Center provides a warm and nurturing environment for children that will promote each child's physical, social, emotional, creative, and intellectual development. Our philosophy is based on the belief that each child is unique. Because we understand that children are naturally curious, we know they learn best when allowed to explore and work together with adults and peers. As they are involved in meaningful play, they are able to build on what they already know.
Classroom activities reflect these needs and foster independence, creativity, a sense of empathy and cooperation. We also know children need knowledgeable, nurturing, consistent teacher/caregivers who understand the stages of child development, respect family needs and promote cultural diversity. The staff is dedicated to building strong partnerships with families to enrich Children's experiences.
Level Scope:
Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute on a project or work team. Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.
Essential Functions:
The Substitute Teacher will:
• Interact frequently and respectfully with all children.
• Encourage independence and modeling the use of language.
• Respect and build positive relationships with children and families
• Create a positive emotional climate for children and staff members
• Facilitate positive peer interactions
• Create a predictable, consistent and harmonious classroom.
• Honor and nurture young children's curiosities and place their interests at the center of our curriculum. We encourage children's inquiry into their world and support them as initiators, researchers, inventors and explorers.
• Intentionally observe and provide respectful attention to children's words, actions and creations.
• Prioritize the whole child by equally valuing all domains of children's development, including cognitive, communication, motor, physical, sensory and social-emotional development. Respect all children's right to grow and develop at their own pace.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate, high quality program for all the children in the group, making reasonable accommodations for children with special needs.
Essential duties of the Substitute Teacher:
1. Relationships 100% - A Substitute Teacher's responsibility is to use the environment, relationships, and experiences to facilitate the positive development of all children. The Substitute Teacher must assist in:
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