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About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must comply with NEKCA policies if hired.
• Must authorize and pass NEKCA’s criminal record check process; the role may also involve verification of education and employment history.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate records.
• Transportation sufficient to meet job requirements; dependable transportation access is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain good relations with participants, coworkers, and community members.
• Basic computer and record-keeping skills, including spreadsheet applications; proficiency in Microsoft Office products and database management systems.
• Must complete required trainings and professional development.
• Must be responsible, self-motivated, and self-initiated; may need to work flexible hours depending on the program.
• Ability to demonstrate positive problem-solving skills in stressful situations and work effectively as part of a team.
• Familiarity with and sensitivity to challenges faced by low-income individuals, and some knowledge of the community and available resources.
• Must be a mandated reporter and comply with applicable child-protection requirements.
• Physical duties may include extended sitting and standing, computer and office-equipment use, bending, and lifting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with young children or education in early childhood is preferred for substitute teaching assistants.
• Experience in food service is preferred for substitute food service providers.
• Knowledge of food preparation, meal service, and sanitation requirements for substitute food service providers.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and nutritional requirements for substitute food service providers.

Responsibilities

• Understand the plans for the position being covered and implement them when that employee is absent.
• Help foster a safe and inviting environment.
• Support classroom management and center staff with identified tasks.
• As a substitute teacher, help create and maintain a respectful classroom culture that supports safe, productive learning and follow center policies, procedures, state regulations, quality requirements, and standards.
• As a substitute teaching assistant, work with the center team to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development, and participate in classroom routines and activities.
• As a substitute food service provider, prepare and serve meals and snacks in accordance with USDA/CACFP regulations, Vermont child care licensing regulations, and sanitation requirements; serve meals family style at the specified intervals.
• As a substitute janitor, maintain the center facility in clean, orderly condition and comply with applicable Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards.
• Carry out duties in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Content Area Plans, Vermont child care licensing regulations, NAEYC standards, and NEKCA standards of conduct.
• Recognize indicators of child abuse and neglect and comply with Vermont mandated-reporter law and the program’s Child Protection Protocol.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and safety, communicate respectfully and professionally, and uphold applicable ethical and professional conduct standards.
• Complete required trainings and professional development; demonstrate self-reflection and self-care practices.
• Represent NEKCA in public and advocate for its mission, while building and maintaining relationships with the local community.