Prelude Preschool of the Arts Substitute Teacher
Community Music School of Springfield is dedicated to providing an equitable and inclusive center of excellence in music education, arts learning, and cultural engagement that empowers individuals, inspires creative passion, and promotes well-being in our greater community. We seek to continue to build a diverse staff that reflects the community we serve, and encourage Latino/a and Black individuals to apply. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Position Description:
This position supports the work of CMSS’ Prelude Preschool of the Arts, which offers arts-centered preschool programming for children ages 2.9 – 5 years. Social connection, love of learning, and fostering creativity are hallmarks of Prelude Preschool. This is an on-call position that involves working in collaboration with Prelude Preschool’s lead teachers and interns to help provide early learners with the tools they need for a bright future.
Required Qualifications:
- EEC Lead Teacher Certified
- Flexibility to take on a variety of shifts, Monday through Friday, sometimes with short notice
- Prompt and reliable
Duties:
- Respond promptly to phone calls or texts when contacted
- Implement arts integrated curriculum for preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students
- Collaborate with team members to help create and implement curriculum effectively
- Participate in professional development events as needed
- Participate in ongoing CMSS training in equity and inclusion
- Observe all EEC Guidelines and Regulations
- Be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all students, including diapering and medication administration
- Have strong communication with families
- Keep accurate records of students’ learning and development
- Utilize technology for communication, enrichment, and professional development purposes (Google Suite, Zoom)
Benefits:
- Access to dedicated professional development and training
- Consistent collaboration within a team of experts in the arts integration and early childhood education field
Pay rate:
$20-$25 per hour