Substitute teacher candidates in our 5-day state-approved program receive information
regarding:
- how children learn and how to support their learning
- brain development and child development theory
- classroom management, learning centers and the daily routine
- CPR and first aid, health and safety, infectious diseases
- recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
- culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate practices and activities
- and so much more!
I, Monique Perrin-Machado, would like to give my testimonial regarding my experience as a graduate of the Smart Start Early Education Substitute teacher Program. My experience was not only extremely gratifying but highly appreciated. After completion of the program, I was placed on a log for schools to draw from, and the contacts were pouring in within 7 days after placement as a substitute teacher on the directory. However, the one phone call that excelled my career was from a highly internationally accredited Montessori school. I was interviewed and offered a position as a permanent substitute teaching faculty staff member. From there, my credentials as a corporate manager from my previous career manifested into a position customized for me to accommodate this school's expectations. I accepted the offer as an Office Administrator/ Substitute Teacher; the combination was a great fit for this school.
My hat goes off to all the hard-working supporters of this program.
-Monique Perrin-Machado