On-Call Substitute - Head Start & Early Head Start (Multiple Openings)

For more information about the MHCC Head Start Program, visit the program website.

We are hiring for multiple vacancies at our Head Start locations in East Portland, Gresham, and surrounding areas.

About the role

Substitutes for regular staff in the classroom or kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assists in carrying out classroom schedule and daily routines as established by the regular classroom staff.
• Assists in implementing a planned classroom curriculum.
• Takes direction from the assigned teacher or other classroom staff.
• Assists in preparing activities, maintaining supplies, and equipment.
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance as required by the site.
• Uses developmentally appropriate and positive guidance with children, and follows the program Child Guidance Policy.
• Prepares food for meals in a safe and sanitary environment following local and CACFP regulations.
• Helps with setting up meals in the classroom and with meal clean-up.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to carry out oral and written directions, read, write, and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties of the position.
• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and maintain enrollment throughout employment.
• Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation must be obtained within 30 days of hire date, including:
  • TB screening
  • Health appraisal
• Must complete required Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess or obtain current Infant/Child First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must possess or obtain Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience working with young children.
• Preferred: Bilingual skills in English and another language that meets program and/or community needs.

Benefits

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Sick leave.
• Retirement through Oregon PERS (eligibility requirements apply).
• Tuition waiver for tuition-based classes, optional professional training, and longevity pay.

Pay

$16.30 per hour

Schedule

• Part-time, in-person.
• Works assigned schedule and exhibits regular and predictable attendance.
• Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment.