Substitute

Mid-Cumberland Community Agency•Waverly, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Substitute assists in the day-to-day operation of a Head Start center in various capacities, including but not limited to classroom, food service, or family service assistance.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Previous work with children ages 0-5

Nice To Haves

CDA credential preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in planning daily lessons and activities. Assume major classroom responsibilities as requested and as expertise is gained.
Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, anecdotal notes, and telephone calls.
Assist with preparation and cleanup of all meals; eat meals with the children.
Assist in all cleaning duties of both the classroom and the center as requested or required.
Provide food service assistance in the absence of the Food Service Technician.
Assist with parent meetings or trainings.
Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
Attend and participate in meetings, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and conferences as assigned. This includes local, state, regional, and national groups, as well as pre-service and in-service training.
Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency and submit necessary documents to the Finance Department.
Comply with all Head Start Performance Standards, Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency and Mid-Cumberland Head Start Policies and Procedures, and other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.