Head Start Substitute - Early Childhood Support

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency; Forktown (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency seeks a Substitute to support day-to-day operations at a Head Start center in Lebanon, TN. Responsibilities span classroom support, food service, and family service assistance, with opportunities to lead activities as expertise grows.

Expect to help plan daily lessons, keep parents informed, assist with meals, and participate in meetings and trainings. Prior experience with children 0–5 and a high school diploma (CDA preferred) are desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; CDA credential preferred.
• Experience working with children ages 0-5.
• Ability to assist in classroom, food service, and family service areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning daily activities and lessons.
• Communicate with parents through conferences/neighborhood notes/phone calls.
• Assist with meal preparation and cleanup; eat with children.
• Help with cleaning duties in classroom and center.
• Provide food service assistance as needed.
• Support parent meetings or trainings.
• Recruit children for Head Start programs.
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Assist in obtaining volunteer and in-kind contributions.

Skills

Experience with children 0-5

Multitasking & flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential preferred

Job description

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency seeks a Substitute to support day-to-day operations at a Head Start center in Lebanon, TN. Responsibilities span classroom support, food service, and family service assistance, with opportunities to lead activities as expertise grows.

Expect to help plan daily lessons, keep parents informed, assist with meals, and participate in meetings and trainings. Prior experience with children 0–5 and a high school diploma (CDA preferred) are desirable.