Sub, Headstart Aide

Young World Physical Education; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Tampa, Florida, seeks a Sub, Headstart Aide to assist the classroom teacher in implementing the Head Start program. The role includes maintaining a conducive learning environment and supporting classroom activities.

Candidates should have one year of relevant experience and complete Head Start Orientation. This full-time position offers opportunities to positively impact early childhood education and require adaptability and effective communication.

Qualifications

• One year of increasingly responsible experience in early childhood preferred.
• Completion of Head Start Orientation.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing lesson plans.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Report to the assigned class in designated locations and times.

Job description

Sub, Headstart Aide

Location: Hillsborough County Public Schools Tampa: Headstart Program - Tampa, Florida

Job ID: 5745616

Application Deadline: May 30, 2026 4:51 AM (UTC)

Posted: May 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

This job posting is closed

Job Description

Summary: The Substitute, Head Start Aide will assist the classroom teacher in the overall operation and activities of Head Start in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.

District Expectations

• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is part of a reliable and predictable pattern of attendance.
• Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan.
• Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the lesson plan.
• Report to the assigned class in the locations and at the times designated.
• Assist with maintaining order in the classroom.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Protect students while using materials, equipment, and facilities with appropriate precautions.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and school board policies.
• Establish and maintain positive, professional communication among students, staff, and parents as applicable.
• Perform light custodial duties related to safety and hygiene in the classroom and other environments accessed by students.
• Monitor student behavior using positive behavior supports and interventions in the classroom, lunchroom, on school grounds, and at off‑campus activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Responsibilities and tasks may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Other Information

• Adaptability: Adapts to changes, manages competing demands, accepts criticism and feedback.
• Cooperation: Establishes effective relations, exhibits tact, shows a positive outlook, and works cooperatively in group situations.
• Dependability: Responds to requests, follows instructions, meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills, requires minimal supervision, uses resources effectively.
• Safety & Security: Observes safety procedures, uses equipment properly, reports potentially unsafe conditions.

EEO Statement

School Board Policy ensures equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender preference, political beliefs, social/family background, disability or age. The district accords preference to certain veterans and spouses of veterans who are Florida residents.

Experience, Certificates, and Skills

Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in early childhood and bilingual preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Completion of Head Start Orientation.

Language Skills: Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Writes simple correspondence. Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills: Adds and subtracts two-digit numbers, multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s, uses American money and weight, volume, and distance units.

Reasoning Ability: Applies understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, handling, keyboarding, talking, hearing.
• Lifting Demands: Up to 55 pounds.
• Reaching Activities: Both dominant and non-dominant hand; overhead.
• Environmental Conditions: Noise Intensity: 3, moderate.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA