The Substitute will be responsible for classroom, meal service, dietary and/or family educational activities to ensure a quality center-based program for families. Duties vary according to the length of the assignment.
Be available to fill in for Early Head Start Teacher, Head Start Teacher Assistant, Extended Day Teacher Assistant, or Center Aide whenever needed.
Cooperate with and follow through on suggestions/recommendations of managers, leaders and specialists to establish a quality comprehensive child/family program.
Understand the needs of the children in the classroom and make appropriate accommodations to ensure child outcomes are achieved.
Assist in providing developmentally appropriate activities to enhance physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children.
Introduce age appropriate materials to children, volunteers and parents.
Assist with classroom activities including reading stories and conducting small and large group activities.
Maintain a safe, clean, neat and orderly classroom/learning environment.
Encourage language development of children by asking open-ended questions.
Supervise children at all times and maintain child/staff ratios.
Participate and work as a team-player with all Early Learning Program staff.
Act as an advocate and role model for Head Start families.
Attend and actively participate in training programs, staff meetings, and other meetings/trainings.
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
Organize and prioritize all assignments as directed.
Participate in community activities that enhance Head Start/Early Head Start programs.
Participate in ongoing monitoring, Community Assessment and Self-Assessment.
Participate in regular safety, storm and fire drills.
Submit reports, documents, and files as directed.
Follow the policies/procedures of Head Start and You Thrive Florida.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must complete all required trainings as mandated by the Department of Children and Families.
Must obtain/maintain CPR/First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
Must work a minimum of 144 hours every half year to remain active as a Substitute.
Valid Florida driver's license and be insurable by the Company's current insurance carrier.