Head Start Classroom Substitute - All WCCA Head Start Classroom Locations

Iowa Community Action Association - West Central Community Action; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

West Central Community Action in Iowa is hiring Classroom Substitutes for all WCCA Head Start Classroom locations (Harlan, Denison, Council Bluffs, Atlantic, Mapleton, Hastings, Red Oak). Substitutes cover duties with little notice, support program activities, follow Head Start standards, and help maintain attendance and records.

A HS/GED is required; a driver’s license and transportation are preferred; an associate degree in early childhood education is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• Current and valid driver’s license, dependable transportation and auto liability insurance preferred.
• Associate’s degree in early childhood education is preferred.
• Must participate in and support all program activities.
• Must follow Code of Conduct, WCCA Policies & Procedures, Head Start policies and procedures, and Head Start Performance Standards at all times.
• Advocate and recruit for all WCCA programs including Head Start and its clientele.
• Assist in keeping accurate attendance, nutrition, in-line and other records/reports as needed.
• Must complete Iowa Mandatory Reporter training for Child Abuse and make good faith reports regarding suspected abuse to DHS as needed.
• All substitutes are required to attend scheduled pre-service and professional development training days.

Responsibilities

• Cover duties where coverage is lacking to optimize services to children and families with little notice.
• Work across Head Start locations including Harlan, Denison, Council Bluffs, Atlantic, Mapleton, Hastings and Red Oak.
• Support program activities and maintain records as needed.

Skills

Child interaction

Cultural sensitivity

Reliability

Education

High School/GED required

Associate degree in early childhood education preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

West Central Community Action is now hiring Classroom Substitutes for all WCCA Head Start Classroom locations, which includes: Harlan, Denison, Council Bluffs, Atlantic, Mapleton, Hastings and Red Oak, Iowa.

The Early Head Start/Head Start Classroom Substitute's primary responsibility is to cover duties where coverage is lacking in order to optimize services to children and families with little notice. The following tasks will be accomplished in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Policies and Procedures, and State of Iowa Licensing Codes.

Classroom Substitutes must have the ability to work with children and families from various cultural, economic & social backgrounds. Children are 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

• High School/GED is required.
• Ideal candidates are required to have a current and valid driver's license, dependable transportation and auto liability insurance.
• An associate's degree in early childhood education is preferred.
• Must participate in and support all program activities.
• Must follow written Code of Conduct, WCCA Policies & Procedures, Head Start Policies and Procedures, and Head Start Performance Standards at all times.
• Advocate and recruit for all WCCA Programs including Head Start and its clientele.
• Assist in keeping accurate attendance, nutrition, in-line and other records/reports as needed.
• Must complete Iowa Mandatory Reporter training for Child Abuse and make good faith reports regarding suspected abuse to DHS as needed.
• All substitutes are required to attend scheduled pre-service and professional development training days as directed.