Head Start Substitute: Classroom & Family Support

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency; Woodbury (TN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is seeking a Substitute to support a Head Start center in Woodbury, TN. You will assist with classroom activities, meals, and family services, helping create a safe, engaging environment for children ages 0-5.

This role requires flexibility, strong communication with parents, and a willingness to participate in ongoing training and meetings across the program. Responsibilities span planning lessons, supporting readiness activities, helping with food

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CDA preferred.
• Previous work with children ages 0-5.
• Experience in Head Start or early childhood settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning daily lessons and activities.
• Assume major classroom responsibilities as requested and as expertise is gained.
• Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, anecdotal notes, and telephone calls.
• Assist with preparation and cleanup of all meals; eat meals with the children.
• Assist in all cleaning duties of both the classroom and the center as requested or required.
• Provide food service assistance in the absence of the Food Service Technician.
• Assist with parent meetings or trainings.
• Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
• Attend and participate in meetings, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and conferences as assigned.
• Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency and submit necessary documents to the Finance Department.
• Comply with all Head Start Performance Standards and agency policies; adhere to DHS Licensing Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Experience with early childhood (0-5)

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential preferred

Job description

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is seeking a Substitute to support a Head Start center in Woodbury, TN. You will assist with classroom activities, meals, and family services, helping create a safe, engaging environment for children ages 0-5.

This role requires flexibility, strong communication with parents, and a willingness to participate in ongoing training and meetings across the program. Responsibilities span planning lessons, supporting readiness activities, helping with food