Preschool Housed Substitute (Sierra Vista)

Child-Parent Centers, Inc. • Sierra Vista, AZ

1d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Child-Parent Centers (CPC) is hiring an entry-level, part-time Preschool Housed Substitute to cover staff absences or vacancies in classroom, kitchen, or custodial roles at community Head Start centers. The position is funded for four hours per day, Monday through Friday, and may provide up to eight hours per day based on agency needs. Substitutes have a home center but may be assigned to other centers for short-term or long-term coverage and must be able to travel between locations with limited advance notice. The schedule is flexible and may vary according to operational needs.

Depending on the assignment, the substitute supports classroom routines and children’s learning, follows food-service and sanitation procedures, or performs cleaning and facility-safety duties. The position also may include recordkeeping, participation in center meetings and activities, assistance with family engagement, and other duties assigned by a supervisor. CPC offers professional-growth support, including opportunities and financial support toward a Child Development Associate credential, an associate degree, and potentially a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Office 365, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Submit a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card before the start date.
• Pass a company-paid physical exam before starting work.
• Pass a DES Centralized Background Check before starting work.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with limited advance notice and report to different community centers.
• Ability to travel to and from sites as needed; travel outside the assigned area in a company-owned vehicle may be required, including travel before daylight or after sundown in some situations.
• Provide proof of MMR and adult Tdap immunizations and a clear Tuberculosis self-assessment.
• Provide appropriate documents to establish authorization to work in the United States and complete the Federal I-9 form.
• Possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, First Aid and CPR certification covering infants and children.
• Obtain Arizona State Food Safety Manager Certification and a Food Handlers Class within one month of employment.
• Demonstrate accountability, dependability, adaptability, flexibility, safety focus, listening, relationship-building, teamwork, respect for diversity, continual learning, and technology skills.
• Maintain reliable attendance and be able to respond to changing assignments and circumstances.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of prior experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool classroom-based services.
• Associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field, with 18 college credits in Early Childhood Education.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Office 365, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Cover classroom, kitchen, or custodial duties when a team member is absent, including partial-day, full-day, or longer assignments.
• Travel to other centers as needed and work with different supervisors.
• In classroom assignments, follow the teacher’s lead on routines, curriculum, food service, and safety; support children’s development and learning through individual and small-group activities.
• Facilitate positive conversations and interactions among children and between children and teachers.
• Supervise children continuously, follow child-count and active-supervision procedures, teach and reinforce health and safety practices, and redirect children from potentially harmful activities.
• Participate with teachers in home visits, parent conferences, screenings, and parent-involvement activities as needed.
• In food-service assignments, follow food-service policies and CACFP and Head Start requirements; prepare meals and snacks, maintain kitchen sanitation, and handle food storage appropriately.
• Coordinate meal planning, food ordering, menus, meal records, kitchen inventory, and food-service supplies with the Site Supervisor and teaching staff.
• In custodial assignments, clean facilities and playgrounds, complete cleaning checklists, report maintenance needs and safety hazards, and keep cleaning materials secured from children.
• Maintain playground areas and equipment, support outdoor-play safety, and secure the building at the end of the day.
• Work with a supervisor on professional-development goals, attend planned meetings, seek feedback, and pursue opportunities to improve skills and knowledge.
• Assist with child-progress updates, child and family files, reports, meal records, inventory, supply requests, delivery checks, and safety logs as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings, center activities, program improvements, and transdisciplinary teamwork; assist with volunteers and family recruitment as needed.
• Answer center phones, greet visitors, serve as a bus monitor, or provide bilingual support when applicable and assigned.
• Model the agency’s mission and values, maintain professional relationships and confidentiality, use agency systems and technology, and uphold children’s safety as the first responsibility.

Benefits

• 24 paid holidays.
• Up to five days of paid sick leave each year.
• Medical and dental insurance eligibility if requirements under the Affordable Care Act are met.
• Agency retirement-plan contributions after service and hours eligibility criteria are met.
• Employee 401(k) deferrals once eligibility requirements are met.
• Professional-growth opportunities and financial support toward a CDA credential, an associate degree, and potentially a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED