Site Support Professional

Lincoln Hills Development Corp; Rockport (IN); On-site; USD 47,060,193 - 53,755,329; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vacation leave

13 paid holidays

401k plan

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Lincoln Hills Development Corp in Rockport, Indiana, United States is seeking a Site Support Professional for a full-time role (35 hours/week) to assist the Site Director in running the Head Start Birth-5 Center.

You will support lead teachers, family advocates, home visitors and cooks, maintain a safe, engaging learning environment, and help with staff scheduling and daily program operations while following health, safety and licensing standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CDA may be considered if willing to pursue further education.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including background checks and health/safety standards.
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, vacation, holidays and 401k.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Director with day-to-day operations of the center.
• Support lead teachers, family advocates, home visitors and cooks.
• Maintain a safe, engaging learning environment and uphold health and safety standards.
• Assist with staff scheduling to ensure daily program operations at the location.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Management, HR or related discipline

Job description

Site Support Professional

Lincoln Hills Development Corp, Rockport, Indiana, United States

About this position

Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a full-time Site Support Professional position working 35 hours per week. The Site Support Professional is responsible for assisting the Site Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the assigned Head Start Birth-5 Center, including assisting lead teachers, family advocates, home visitors and cooks, creating a safe and engaging learning environment, and supporting the overall needs of the classroom and socialization. The Site Support Professional will be involved in various tasks, including independent judgment and decision‑making authority as established and authorized by the Head Start Birth-5 Site Director and Assistant Director. This position will follow health and safety standards to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment, practice active supervision, and promote a culture of safety in the Head Start Birth-5 Center. They will assist with supervision of Head Start Birth-5 staff and staff scheduling to ensure daily program operations and responsibilities are met at the assigned location. The Site Support Professional will develop a thorough understanding of team roles and responsibilities, including but not limited to reviewing job descriptions and participating in cross‑training to effectively support and assist staff.

Salary Information

$18.77 - $21.44 hourly wage

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited college or university with at least an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Management, HR or correlated discipline preferred; CDA may be considered if willing to further education. Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical examination and complete an annual T.B. test.
• LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary life and life insurance, vacation leave, 13 paid holidays, and 401k plan. All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least six months.

You may contact Human Resources for further information at 812‑547‑3435 ext. 258 or [e-mail].

LHDC provides services to clients regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.