Head Start Substitute Assistant Teacher (Ada County; Boise, Idaho; ...)

Friends of Children and Families, Inc.; Boise, Meridian, Mountain Home (ID, ID, ID); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call position

Job summary

Friends of Children and Families, Inc. is hiring a Head Start Substitute Assistant Teacher for Ada County/Boise, Idaho. This on-call position supports the Head Start Teacher in delivering activities and ensuring a safe, engaging classroom environment for preschool children and families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, classroom organization, health/nutrition activities, and adherence to Head Start standards while remaining flexible to program needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Experience with Head Start or early childhood programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Start Teacher and team with weekly learning activities.
• Relate information to children’s families and other team members.
• Help organize and prep classrooms and supplies.
• Support a positive, safe classroom environment and positive behavior expectations.
• Support health and nutrition activities integrated into daily curriculum.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Head Start Substitute Assistant Teacher (Ada County; Boise, Idaho; ...)

Sub Assistant Teacher - Ada and Elmore County

Position is On Call. $17.49/hr.

Friends of Children and Families is a non-profit organization serving Ada and Elmore Counties specializing in services to pre-school children and their families. As a mission-based organization our employees positively impact children and families in our community by empowering them through early childhood education and family engagement.

Job Summary

Assists and teams with the Friends of Children and Families (FOCAF) Head Start Teacher in providing environment and activities necessary to meet the objectives of Head Start Education component; integrates Health, Nutrition, Transportation, Disabilities, and Family Service/Parent Involvement components, as they relate directly to children and families.

Essential Functions

• Assists teachers and co-workers in implementing weekly learning activities.


• Assists teacher in relaying important information to the children’s family members, and other team members.


• Assists with organization, inventory, cleaning and prepping of outside (playground) and inside classrooms and obtains needed supplies to support curriculum.


• Creates a positive and safe environment for children by using positive communication, monitoring, and counting children at all times.


• Supports an environment with clear and consistent behavior expectations through implementation of Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions.


• Integrates health and nutritional activities into daily curriculum through consistent implementation of FOCAF Dental, FOCAF Health, FOCAF Bus Curriculum Second Step Early Learners, and Child Protection Unit.


• Ability to gain knowledge and demonstrate understanding of Head Start performance standards and child outcome requirements.


• Ability to gain knowledge and demonstrate understanding of Education services policies, Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, procedures, and guidance in Children's Services, and implements these in program activities.


• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, trainings, reviews audio-visual materials, and publications to remain up to date with policies and practices.


• Monitors the safety of children during routes and while loading/unloading of the bus, as well as releasing children to authorized individuals.


• Provides health and nutrition education activities for children, including classroom food experience, tooth brushing, and hand washing.


• Prepares children for physical exams and dental exams.


• Must be able to effectively respond, communicate with and present information to co-workers, customers, clients, vendors, and general public.


• Must have strong social skills and ability to get along well with others.


• Keeps immediate supervisor, and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress.


• Must prioritize and adjust to the changing demands of the position.


• Can accurately perform multiple tasks within time constraints and changing priorities.


• On-call position based on the needs of the program.


• Can handle and adapt to stressful situations.


• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to a member of management.


• Demonstrates commitment for professional development and continuous growth by actively seeking out and participating in training opportunities.


• Engages with supervisor and co-workers on constructive and timely feedback, accepting feedback as a growth opportunity, and is open to continuous improvement for oneself and the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).


• Bilingual Preferred.


• Former or current EHS or HS parent preferred.


• Complete and maintain certificates for Infant/Child CPR and First Aid.


• Must pass a Health Physical Screen and TB test;


• Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and FOCAF Head Start standards.


• Must pass drug test and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

This is a non-management position

This is an on call position

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