Substitute Teacher - Logan County
About The Position
Collaborate with the Early Childhood Service Coordinator, Head Teacher, Family Advocate, and families, to plan and implement the Head Start educational program for preschool children to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. We are a highly-rated Step-Up-To-Quality organization gifted with a generous professional development budget and invite you to grow professionally and personally using the many resources available through the Head Start program. Carry forth the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of the agency. Assist with daily operations in the center classroom, including bus monitoring and parent engagement activities. Ensure the safety of all children by being engaged and actively supervising the children at all times of the day. Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, the daily routine, small and large group times, outdoor time, and mealtime activities. Work a flexible schedule. Work with the entire team to ensure a safe, healthy, sanitary, organized, stimulating, fun learning environment. Assist with any paperwork that may need completed as appropriate regarding the children including data entry. As appropriate, generate and correctly record non-federal share hours of families and volunteers. Communicate all necessary information to all staff. Completion and reconciliation of CACFP Point of Service Meal Counts submitted on a monthly basis or weekly basis if serving infants as appropriate. All positions require a background check, drug test, and physical.
Requirements
- Work Experience Required: Experience in early childhood education/social services preferred but will receive on-the-job training and must commit to academic completion as set forth below.
- Education and Training: High school diploma or GED with a CDA or equivalent; or agree to be enrolled in a CORS approved accredited Child Development (CDA) program and achieve completion of CDA program within two years of start date. Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred.
- Special Conditions: Ability to lift 40 pounds, stoop, reach, bend, move easily and work on the floor with small children. A valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to agency insurer.
- Involves extensive organizing, problem solving, record keeping, and time management.
- All positions require a background check, drug test, and physical.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in early childhood education/social services preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Early Childhood Service Coordinator, Head Teacher, Family Advocate, and families, to plan and implement the Head Start educational program for preschool children to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.
- Carry forth the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of the agency.
- Assist with daily operations in the center classroom, including bus monitoring and parent engagement activities.
- Ensure the safety of all children by being engaged and actively supervising the children at all times of the day.
- Assist with the preparation of classroom materials, the daily routine, small and large group times, outdoor time, and mealtime activities.
- Work a flexible schedule.
- Work with the entire team to ensure a safe, healthy, sanitary, organized, stimulating, fun learning environment.
- Assist with any paperwork that may need completed as appropriate regarding the children including data entry.
- Generate and correctly record non-federal share hours of families and volunteers.
- Communicate all necessary information to all staff.
- Completion and reconciliation of CACFP Point of Service Meal Counts submitted on a monthly basis or weekly basis if serving infants as appropriate.
Benefits
- Generous Leave
- 401(k)
- Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Paid Education
- Affordable & Comprehensive Benefits
- Caring Colleagues
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
