Head Start Substitute Teacher - Impactful Classrooms

Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties is seeking a Substitute Teacher to assist Head Start curricula and planning. You will work under supervision with the Center Director to support classrooms and ensure safety and program integrity.

The role involves helping with daily activities, family engagement, and documenting plan inputs, while maintaining confidential materials and adhering to policies. Strong teamwork and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate various word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to assess the health and behaviors of children by sight and sound.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements and policies.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and utilize effective time management techniques.
• Ability to respect confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety in performing all job responsibilities and adhere to safety policy.
• Maintain clean/safe work area, classroom, and gross motor and playground areas.
• Assist with planning and preparation of daily activities.
• Encourage parents to give input into daily curriculum and document on lesson plans and to complete physical, dental and health screenings and follow-up in a timely manner.
• Assist with the implementation child’s Individual Education Plan / Individual leaning Plan into classroom activities.
• Integrate activities from all content areas into the classroom.
• Provide customer service in reception, greet and direct visitors at the site.
• Follow step-by-step activities as outlined in content area plans and policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional development, sometimes off-site, at the request of supervisor.
• Responsible for and able to handle confidential material.
• Communicate with parents about daily experiences if teacher is not available.
• Assist or model correct tooth brushing daily.
• Assist with family-style meals.
• All employees are expected to adhere to OWBC ethics and expectations.
• Must be able to cooperate and work effectively with others.
• Must be diplomatic, honest and fair.
• Regular and Punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as they become apparent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties is seeking a Substitute Teacher to assist Head Start curricula and planning. You will work under supervision with the Center Director to support classrooms and ensure safety and program integrity.

The role involves helping with daily activities, family engagement, and documenting plan inputs, while maintaining confidential materials and adhering to policies. Strong teamwork and communication are essential for success.