Part Time - Substitute

Ninos•Harlingen, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time substitute position within a Head Start program. The role involves assisting the Teacher with classroom activities, home visits, and administrative tasks. The substitute may also serve as a Teacher temporarily when required. The position supports the overall goals of the Head Start program, focusing on children's well-being and academic success, and assisting families in these efforts. The role may also require working on weekends, holidays, and/or evenings for special projects.

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

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