Head Start Substitute Teacher and Support Staff Positions

North East Kingdom Community Action•Newport, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NEKCA is hiring intermittent substitute staff for its Early Childhood and Family Services department. Substitute roles include Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Food Service Provider, and Janitor. Substitutes follow the plans and procedures for the position they are covering and support a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for children and center staff. Work must comply with Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, Vermont child care licensing regulations, applicable food safety and sanitation requirements, NAEYC standards, and NEKCA policies and standards of conduct. The Substitute Teacher helps create and maintain a respectful classroom culture that supports safe and productive learning. Substitute Teaching Assistants work with the center team to provide a nurturing environment that supports children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development, and help carry out classroom routines and activities. Substitute Food Service Providers prepare and serve meals and snacks according to USDA/CACFP, licensing, and sanitation requirements. Substitute Janitors maintain the center facility in clean and orderly condition. All substitutes must understand and implement the relevant plans when covering for an absent staff member, foster a safe and inviting environment, support classroom management, and assist center staff with identified tasks. This position does not supervise staff. The role is intermittent and part-time, with in-person attendance during scheduled hours as defined by the supervisor. The stated hiring range is $22.00–$25.00.

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.
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 may be needed, depending on the program.
Ability to respond to stressful situations with positive problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with and sensitivity to challenges faced by low-income individuals, and some knowledge of the community and available resources.
Ability to complete required trainings and professional development.
For food service assignments: knowledge of food preparation, meal service, sanitation requirements, early childhood development, and nutritional requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with young children or education in Early Childhood.
Experience in food service.

Responsibilities

Follow NEKCA policies and the applicable Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards, content area plans, Vermont child care licensing regulations, NAEYC standards, and standards of conduct.
Understand and implement relevant plans when substituting for an absent staff member.
Foster a safe, inviting, respectful, and productive environment.
Support classroom management and assist center staff with identified tasks.
For teaching assistant assignments, participate in classroom routines and activities that support children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
For food service assignments, prepare and serve meals and snacks in accordance with USDA/CACFP, licensing, and sanitation requirements, at established times and family-style where specified.
For janitorial assignments, maintain the center facility in clean and orderly condition.
Recognize indicators of child abuse or neglect and comply with Vermont mandated reporter law and the program's Child Protection Protocol.
Maintain confidentiality and accurate records, and complete required trainings and professional development.
Attend in person during scheduled hours as defined by the supervisor.