Head Start Substitute Aide with Flexible Schedule

Southern Seven Health Department; Ullin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Seven Health Department in Ullin, IL is seeking a Head Start Program Assistant to support classrooms, kitchens, and office tasks as a substitute across sites.

The role requires 18+ years of age, a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and ability to work with diverse families; duties include assisting teachers, supervising children, preparing meals, and helping with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age
• Possess a High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Prefer some experience working with children
• Knowledge and use of modern office practices and procedures including basic computer skills
• Knowledge and capable of dealing with persons of diverse socio-economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge and use of appropriate telephone etiquette
• Ability to carry out detailed but basic oral and written instructions
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal forms
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Self-motivated, acts independently, and initiates programmatic ideas

Responsibilities

• Encourages and assists children in all personal and hygiene activities.
• Maintains the responsibility for ensuring the safety of child assigned to him/her in the event of a safety evacuation and/or drill.
• Works cooperatively with the Teacher and other staff using the team approach to classroom management.
• Maintains a modified appropriate daily schedule for child assigned to him/her but is flexible based upon needs of the child or children.
• Incorporates goals written in the IEP or IFPS into the daily routine.
• Attends therapy session(s) with assigned child as appropriate to learn different techniques to assist the child with meeting their individual goals.
• Participates in IEP/IFSP meetings when appropriate.
• Rides Head Start bus as assigned and follows all safety rules and policies and procedures.
• Observes each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and uses this information to facilitate learning and growth.
• Assures that all children are supervised at all times.
• Participates in family style meals and snacks at table with children.
• Responsible for developing a partnership with parents and caregivers in the Head Start program and encourages each parent/caregiver to take in active role in their child’s Head Start experience.
• Provides assistance in the kitchen as needed with items such as dishes and preparing and serving meals.
• Provides assistance in cleaning the center as needed with items such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Provides assistance in the office as needed with items such as copying newsletters, filing, and answering the phone and taking messages.
• Participates in staff meetings, center activities, and staff development.
• Maintains child, family, and employee confidentiality.
• Participates in the federal and annual program review.
• Responsible for recruitment of Head Start eligible children, in coordination with other Head Start staff, for enrollment into the Head Start program.
• Responsible for carrying out best practices for safety procedures concerning children, staff, families, and community individuals and for assessing current practices and finding ways and areas needing improvement.
• Responsible for participating in activities and attitudes that promote positive public relations and positive image for the program and agency.
• Complies and is familiar with the requirements of the policies and procedures adopted by Southern Seven Health Department as required by HIPAA.
• Reports potential problems and concerns to Site Supervisor.

Job description

Southern Seven Health Department in Ullin, IL is seeking a Head Start Program Assistant to support classrooms, kitchens, and office tasks as a substitute across sites.

The role requires 18+ years of age, a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and ability to work with diverse families; duties include assisting teachers, supervising children, preparing meals, and helping with safety procedures.