Head Start Substitute

New Opportunities, Inc.; Carroll (IA); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

IPERS

Company vehicle

Résumé du poste

New Opportunities, Inc. seeks a caring and energetic Full-Time Substitute for our Head Start program in Carroll, IA. The substitute will support teaching staff to provide a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for 3- to 5-year-olds. Travel is required; a company vehicle is provided, and summers off may apply.

A High School Diploma or CDA is required, with CDA preferred, and prior preschool experience is a plus. IPERS benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; CDA credential preferred.
• CDA Credential or ability to obtain CDA.
• Preschool experience preferred.
• Computer experience required.

Responsabilités

• Assist with lunch time activities by helping prepare and serve food, eating with the children, and cleaning up after meals.
• Encourage children to develop a positive self-concept through supportive interaction and a developmentally appropriate environment.
• Follow lesson plans and adapt plans to meet individual learning styles.
• Prepare and maintain all necessary paperwork and records according to CACFP guidelines.
• Maintain an organized, clean classroom and present engaging activities for children.
• Develop and maintain good communication while respecting confidentiality with parents, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
• Provide support in all areas of the classroom, including supervision and confidential records handling.
• Assist teachers in supervising students in non-classroom areas such as playground and bus arrivals/dismissal.
• Assist children during daily routines such as napping and bathroom visits as needed.
• In Lead Teacher’s absence, perform duties of substitute teacher using prepared lesson plans.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

Connaissances

Prioritization

Travel readiness

Policy knowledge

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Adaptability

Physical exam

Formation

High School Diploma

CDA Credential

Description du poste

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• Location 23751 U.S. 30,Carroll, IA, 51401,United States
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Description

Seeking caring and energetic Full-Time Substitute for our Head Start program. Enjoy a great work-life balance with summers off and no nights or weekends! This individual will contribute a positive, nurturing environment that is safe, clean and organized for children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. Variety of experiences working in our classrooms. Travel required; company vehicle provided. Associate's in early childhood education or High School Diploma with the ability to obtain your CDA accreditation. Summers off, no nights or weekends. Superior benefit package including IPERS. EOE AD#2628

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership

GENERAL SUMMARY:

A Head Start substitute performs duties as required to assist teaching staff in providing a safe, clean, healthy environment for the children in the classroom. The substitute will work in any and all classrooms as needed for staff coverage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in lunch time activities by assisting with preparing and serving food, eating with the children, and cleaning up after meals.
• Encourage the children to develop a positive self-concept through supportive and cheerful interaction by assisting to create a developmentally appropriate environment where children are comfortable enough to verbalize feelings, question, explore, experiment and problem solve.
• Assist with instruction by following lesson plan while adapting plans to meet individual learning styles. Promote successful classroom performance for each student.
• Prepare and maintain all necessary paperwork and records according to CACFP guidelines.
• Maintain an organized, clean classroom and present interesting ideas and activities to share with children.
• Develop and maintain good communication while respecting confidentiality. Establish rapport and trust with parents, staff, volunteers, and visitors in order to respond to children’s environmental needs.
• Provide support in all areas of the classroom, including but not limited to, maintaining a clean, safe, positive environment, maintaining accurate confidential records within applicable regulations and performance standards, assisting in conducting developmental screenings and taking quality child observations.
• Assist teachers in supervising students in non-classroom such as playground supervision and bus arrival, dismissal.
• Provide assistance to children during daily napping (if applicable) and bathroom routine by offering direction and support when needed.
• In the absence of Lead Teacher, step in and perform all responsibilities of substitute teacher using prepared lesson plans.
• Perform other duties or complete other projects as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a driver’s license, automobile, and current valid insurance in order to travel to designation locations.
• Knowledge of Agency’s policies, practices and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and various other business and community contacts.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to adapt to the organization’s changing needs.
• Ability to pass a physical examination.

NOTE: A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential functions. All duties and responsibilities listed above are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform each duty or function proficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or its equivalent required. Education requirements for this position include Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Prior experience working with preschool age children preferred. Computer experience a must.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0-24%

25-49%

50-74%

75-100%

Must be able to read documents and use computer.

X

Hearing:

Must be able to communicate with staff, and other agencies.

X

Standing/Walking/Moving/Driving

X

Climbing/Stoop/Kneeling/Lifting/Pulling/

Pushing

X

Must be able to write, type, and use phone system/copier/fax machine.

X

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This factor measures the surrounding or physical conditions under which a job must be done and the extent to which those conditions make the job disagreeable. Consider the presence and relative amount of exposure to dust, fuel, dirt, heat fumes, contaminants, cold, noise, vibration, wetness, etc.

Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable conditions

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Furthermore, this document does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Requirements

High School Diploma - with the ability to attain their CDA (Child Development Associate).

Summary

Seeking caring and energetic Full-Time Substitute for our Head Start program. Enjoy a great work-life balance with summers off and no nights or weekends! This individual will contribute a positive, nurturing environment that is safe, clean and organized for children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. Variety of experiences working in our classrooms. Travel required; company vehicle provided. Associate's in early childhood education or High School Diploma with the ability to obtain your CDA accreditation. Summers off, no nights or weekends. Superior benefit package including IPERS. EOE AD#2628