Head Start Substitute I, St. Johns

Summary

Under direct supervision, this position supports the continuity of care for enrolled children in the program. This role ensures classroom operational supervision, health and safety, and quality program services, including meal preparation when needed.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes families daily, ensures attendance activities, engages parents in program activities, and maintains confidentiality
• Assists and actively participates in classroom/outdoor activities ensuring active supervision, health, and safety of children
• Assists with learning activities and environments, reinforcing behavior management and positive guidance using Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline, and other established approaches
• Assists the supervising Teacher in developing lesson plans and curriculum activities that support language, cognitive, social-emotional, and pre-math skills; collects child observations and work
• Completes documentation and maintains compliance with child abuse reporting protocols
• Assists with food preparation, serving meals/snacks, cleans food areas/equipment, and maintains safety/sanitation standards
• Participates in the family style meal program ensuring table behavior and good nutritional habits
• Assists with screenings, follow-up activities, and parent/teacher conferences
• Other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong interest in working directly with children up to age five
• Successful completion of training and orientation
• Preference: Six months of experience in early childcare in a licensed facility

Certifications & Licenses

• Food Handlers license (within 30 days of hire)
• CPR (ability to obtain within 6 months, if required)
• First Aid (ability to obtain within 6 months, if required)
• Note: Head Start will assist employees with obtaining certifications and licenses listed above

Conditions of Employment

• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I
• Motor Vehicle Report (annually)
• TB Skin Test Attestation
• Physical Exam

Competencies

• Technical: Communication with children; ability to follow all performance standards, licensing requirements, regulations, and policies
• General: Collaboration, communication, conflict resolution, cultural competence, discretion, problem solving, teamwork

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Physical Activity: Frequent standing, sitting, finger use, talking, listening, repetitive motion. Occasional walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping.
• Exertion: Light – work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently
• Visual: Close visual acuity for compiling/analyzing data, viewing computer screen, and reading
• Working conditions: Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Benefits

• Paid sick leave

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