*About us*
Raise Montana supports member organizations, advances the early childhood profession, and improves the quality, affordability, and accessibility of child care.
_*Looking to make a difference in your community?*_
_The Raise Montana Substitute Service is recruiting individuals to become child care substitutes.
This is a perfect job for someone who wants to create their own schedule and is passionate about working with children.
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_Montana is experiencing a child care staffing shortage and you can help local child care programs provide quality care and education to Montana’s children.
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_No prior child care experience required.
All needed training provided.
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*Job Description: *Performs duties of the teacher/caregiver to provide continuity of day-to-day responsibilities with children during the absence of regular staff.
*Responsibilities:*
* Adheres to all state licensing rules and regulations
* Adheres to all program policies and procedures
* Provide quality active supervision, focused attention, and caring service for the children in care
* Uses best judgment to act in the best interests of the children at all times
* Respond to each individual child’s needs promptly
* Maintain a safe, healthy, and orderly environment which promotes active learning
* Maintains daily classroom routines, including keeping appropriate records, setting up meals, etc.
* Work with the children hands-on to support learning objectives
* Promote harmony among the children attempting to minimize conflict, with gentle but firm guidelines and positive guidance
* Exhibit good listening skills especially when conflict or discipline issues arise and problem solve professionally
* Report any accidents or injuries immediately and document using incident report forms
* Maintain confidentiality
*Education and Experience Requirements:*
* Age Requirement: 18 years old
* Experience working with children is preferred, but not necessary.
*Skill Requirements:*
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Teamwork skills
* Ability to take on new roles and help in varied ways
* Exhibit positive, warm social skills interacting with children, parents, guardians, and other program staff
*Hiring Subject To:*
* Person Information Sheet
* Release of Information
* FBI fingerprint clearance and background check
* CPR/ First Aid Certification
* Infant Safety Essentials Course
* Health and Safety Required Professional Development Courses by Child Care Licensing
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
Schedule:
* Choose your own hours
Work Location: In person