Head Start Substitute Teacher and Support Staff Positions

North East Kingdom Community Action•Greensboro, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NEKCA is hiring intermittent, part-time substitute staff for its Early Childhood and Family Services department. Roles include Substitute Teacher, Substitute Teaching Assistant, Substitute Food Service Provider, and Substitute Janitor. Substitutes support center operations when regular staff are absent, following applicable Head Start Performance Standards, Vermont child care licensing regulations, NAEYC standards, NEKCA policies, and other relevant requirements. The hiring range is $22.00–$25.00. The position is non-exempt and does not supervise staff. Substitutes help maintain a safe, respectful, and inviting environment for children and center participants. Depending on the assignment, duties may include supporting classroom routines and learning, preparing and serving meals, or maintaining the cleanliness and order of the center facility. Staff must comply with confidentiality and child-protection requirements, including mandated reporting obligations. In-person attendance is required during scheduled hours, which may vary by program and supervisor. Employees work primarily in a temperature-controlled classroom environment and may spend time outdoors in calm, moderate weather. Noise levels range from moderate to loud. Work may involve extended periods of sitting and standing, computer and office-equipment use, bending, and lifting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Dependable transportation is required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must authorize and pass NEKCA’s criminal record check process and comply with NEKCA policies if hired.
Must have dependable transportation sufficient to meet job requirements.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain good relations with participants, staff, and community members.
Basic computer and record-keeping skills, including spreadsheet applications; proficiency with Microsoft Office products and database management systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work flexible hours as required by the program.
Demonstrate positive problem-solving skills in stressful situations.
Familiarity with and sensitivity to challenges faced by low-income individuals, and some knowledge of the community and available resources.
Must complete required training and professional development.
Must comply with mandated-reporter responsibilities.
For food-service assignments, knowledge of food preparation, meal service, and sanitation requirements, and knowledge of early childhood development and nutritional requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with young children or education in Early Childhood is preferred for Substitute Teaching Assistants.
Experience in food service is preferred for Substitute Food Service Providers.

Responsibilities

Understand the plans for the position being covered and implement them when the regular employee is absent.
Foster a safe, respectful, nurturing, and inviting environment for children and participants.
Support classroom management and assist center staff with identified tasks.
As a Substitute Teacher, help create and maintain a respectful classroom culture that supports safe and productive learning, while following center policies and applicable regulations and standards.
As a Substitute Teaching Assistant, work with the Center team to support children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development and participate in classroom routines and activities.
As a Substitute Food Service Provider, prepare and serve meals and snacks according to USDA/CACFP requirements, applicable Vermont regulations, and sanitation requirements; serve meals family style at established times.
As a Substitute Janitor, maintain the center facility in clean, orderly condition and comply with applicable Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards.
Carry out duties in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Content Area Plans, Vermont child care licensing regulations, NAEYC requirements, and NEKCA standards of conduct.
Recognize indicators of child abuse and neglect and comply with Vermont mandated-reporter law and the program’s Child Protection Protocol.
Maintain confidentiality and participant safety.
Complete required training and professional development.
Represent NEKCA and its mission in the community and uphold its ethical and professional standards.