Part Time - Substitute

Ninos•Santa Maria, TX

About The Position

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assists the Teacher with all regular Head Start classroom-related activities, and will serve temporarily as Teacher when required 2. Assist the Teacher with home visits 3. Performs related duties within the scope of Head Start as assigned by the Head Teacher 4. Assists the Teacher in maintaining an 85% average daily attendance 5. Assists the Teacher in maintaining the assigned enrollment quota 6. Assists the Teacher in generating the assigned non-federal share (In-Kind) 7. When necessary, will be expected to attend staff training through pre-service and in-service workshops 8. Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy well-being and academic success 9. Performs any other duties assigned by the supervisor relative to program operations 10. Works on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings on special assigned projects and/or tasks on request of the Executive/Head Start Director D. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Averages three hours of sitting, three hours of standing, and two hours of walking in a usual workday 2. Requires the employee to occasionally crawl and twist in performing duties 3. Needs to carry up to 50 pounds, occasionally 4. Uses lower extremities frequently in simple/firm movement and balancing 5. Maintains head/neck continuously in flexing movements and occasionally in static position & rotational/extension movements 6. Needs appropriate or corrected vision, requires the ability to judge distance and space relationships, uses peripheral vision while eyes are fixed, uses eye adjustment in doing near point work, and requires the ability to identify and distinguish colors 7. Does frequent speaking/hearing tasks with staff, co-workers, parents, and supervisors 8. Performs work area surveys to prevent injuries or accidents 9. Exposure to indifferent outdoor weather conditions (cold, heat, sun, rain, etc.) E. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 1. Accepts responsibility for the direction, control, and/or planning of job-related activities 2. Communicates and works effectively with parents, community, staff, and immediate supervisor 3. Works on repetitive duties according to set procedures with precision and thoroughness 4. Performs a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure 5. Maintains confidentiality and avoids gossip 6. Works in stressful situations 7. Maintains equipment in good working order

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have no criminal record or criminal charges pending
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with liability insurance
Must be able to speak, read, and write English
Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
Must have a clear TB and physical examination before the first day of employment
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or be enrolled or willing to enroll in a CDA credential program to be completed within 2 years
Must have 6 months of experience working in childcare
Must be skilled in data entry
Must have computer skills – Microsoft Windows environment and Office suite
Accepts responsibility for the direction, control, and/or planning of job-related activities
Communicates and works effectively with parents, community, staff, and immediate supervisor
Works on repetitive duties according to set procedures with precision and thoroughness
Performs a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, without loss of efficiency or composure
Maintains confidentiality and avoids gossip
Works in stressful situations
Maintains equipment in good working order

Nice To Haves

Have a certificate of proficiency in child care development
Be enrolled in a program leading to an Associate or Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education
Be Bilingual – able or willing to learn to speak, read, and write English and Spanish
Be a resident of Cameron or Willacy County
Be a person sensitive to the needs of the poor and disadvantaged

Responsibilities

Assists the Teacher with all regular Head Start classroom-related activities, and will serve temporarily as Teacher when required
Assist the Teacher with home visits
Performs related duties within the scope of Head Start as assigned by the Head Teacher
Assists the Teacher in maintaining an 85% average daily attendance
Assists the Teacher in maintaining the assigned enrollment quota
Assists the Teacher in generating the assigned non-federal share (In-Kind)
When necessary, will be expected to attend staff training through pre-service and in-service workshops
Supports the efforts of Head Start families in the enhancement of their children's healthy well-being and academic success
Performs any other duties assigned by the supervisor relative to program operations
Works on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings on special assigned projects and/or tasks on request of the Executive/Head Start Director