Head Start Substitute I — Part-Time Classroom Support

NACOG; Prescott Valley, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

NACOG in Prescott Valley is seeking a Part-Time Head Start Substitute I to provide classroom supervision and program support for enrolled children in our Head Start program. This on-site role supports health, safety, and meals preparation, stepping in for the regular staff as needed.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, an interest in working with children under five, and training or orientation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; a strong interest in working directly with children up to age five, and successful completion of training and orientation
• PREFERENCE: Six months of experience in early childcare in a licensed facility.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes families daily, ensures daily attendance activities, engage with parents to participate and volunteer in program activities, and maintain confidentiality in adherence with established programmatic
• Assist and actively participate in classroom and outdoor activities ensuring active supervision, health, and safety of children, in accordance with established programmatic systems, standards and regulations.
• Assist with indoor and outdoor learning activities and learning environments, reinforcing behavior management and positive guidance/interactions aligning with the Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline, and other established evidence-based child assessment
• Assist the supervising Teacher in the development of lesson plans and curriculum activities that support language development, cognitive, social-emotional and pre-math skills measured by the program’s individualized assessment tools and adherence to program compliance. Collect child observations and child work
• Complete assigned documentation and maintain compliance with mandatory child abuse reporting protocol to ensure record keeping requirements and protocols for all standards and
• Assist with food preparation, serving meals/snacks, cleans and maintains the food preparation and storage areas and equipment, and practices safety and sanitation in preparation and storage of food in accordance with established programmatic systems, standards and regulations.
• Participate in the family style meal program ensuring table behavior and good nutritional habits in accordance with established compliance
• Assist with screenings and follow-up activities to ensure regulatory compliance with development/health screenings and
• Assist with parent/teacher conferences to ensure programmatic compliance with standards and regulations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Job description

NACOG in Prescott Valley is seeking a Part-Time Head Start Substitute I to provide classroom supervision and program support for enrolled children in our Head Start program. This on-site role supports health, safety, and meals preparation, stepping in for the regular staff as needed.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, an interest in working with children under five, and training or orientation.