Head Start Substitute: Classroom and Family Services

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is seeking a Substitute to assist in the day-to-day operation of a Head Start center in Springfield, TN, in various capacities including classroom, food service, or family service assistance.

Responsibilities include planning daily lessons, communicating with parents, assisting with meals, cleaning duties, attending meetings, and supporting staff to meet Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; CDA credential preferred.
• Experience with children ages 0-5.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning daily lessons and activities; assume major classroom responsibilities as requested.
• Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, and calls.
• Assist with preparation and cleanup of meals; eat meals with children.
• Assist in cleaning duties of classroom and center.
• Provide food service assistance in the absence of the Food Service Technician.
• Assist with parent meetings or trainings.
• Recruit children for Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
• Attend meetings, workshops, training, and conferences as assigned.
• Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency and submit documents.
• Comply with Head Start standards and agency policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Childcare

Parent communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential preferred

Job description

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is seeking a Substitute to assist in the day-to-day operation of a Head Start center in Springfield, TN, in various capacities including classroom, food service, or family service assistance.

Responsibilities include planning daily lessons, communicating with parents, assisting with meals, cleaning duties, attending meetings, and supporting staff to meet Head Start standards.