Teaching Support Staff Specialist - TULSA

Teaching Support Staff Specialist 

POSITION INFORMATION: 

We are in search of an early childhood substitute teacher for our Happy Teacher Project. Teaching Support Staff Specialists will serve in a long-term substitute teaching position in Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms to support teachers who are participating in the Happy Teacher Project intervention. This position is temporary and seasonal, and based in Tulsa. Teaching Support Staff Specialists are expected to work up to five days a week for up to 4 hours per day during the project intervention (ten weeks, fall and spring). 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Substitute Teaching. Supports children and teachers in assigned early childhood classrooms. Oversees young children ages birth to 5. Provides high quality direct care for children, including supervising play and developmentally appropriate activities, feeding, diapering. Assists teachers with all classroom-related duties.  
• Record Keeping. Keeps detailed record of hours, mileage and training received while employed with the University.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required Education: Associate Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field required, AND:

• At least six months experience teaching in a child care classroom with children aged birth to 5 is required. 

Preferences:

• Bachelor's Degree 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/ and Other Characteristics: 

• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education.
• Strong computer and oral/written communication skills.
• Strong work ethics and professionalism.
• Scheduling flexibility required. Must be able to work up to 4 hours per day during regular work hours (M-F).
• Local and possibly statewide travel required.  
• Must pass OSBI fingerprinting background check.
• Must have reliable transportation.   

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:  The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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