Substitute

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency; Big Rock (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency seeks a Substitute to assist in Head Start center operations, contributing to classroom activities, meal service, and family engagement.

The role includes planning daily lessons, maintaining program standards, and supporting staff through meetings, trainings, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; CDA credential preferred.
• Previous work with children ages 0-5.
• Ability to plan daily lessons and activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning daily lessons and activities.
• Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, anecdotal notes, and telephone calls.
• Assist with preparation and cleanup of meals; eat meals with the children.
• Assist in cleaning duties in classroom and center.
• Provide food service assistance in the absence of the Food Service Technician.
• Assist with parent meetings or trainings.
• Recruit children for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
• Attend meetings, team meetings, committees, workshops, and conferences.
• Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency; submit documents to Finance.
• Comply with Head Start Performance Standards and agency policies; DHS licensing and NAEYC standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Child care teamwork

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential preferred

Job description

Mission Statement

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

A Substitute assists in the day-to-day operation of a Head Start center in various capacities, including but not limited to classroom, food service, or family service assistance.

Specific Job Duties

• Assist in planning daily lessons and activities. Assume major classroom responsibilities as requested and as expertise is gained.
• Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, anecdotal notes, and telephone calls.
• Assist with preparation and cleanup of all meals; eat meals with the children.
• Assist in all cleaning duties of both the classroom and the center as requested or required.
• Provide food service assistance in the absence of the Food Service Technician.
• Assist with parent meetings or trainings.
• Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
• Attend and participate in meetings, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and conferences as assigned. This includes local, state, regional, and national groups, as well as pre-service and in-service training.
• Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency and submit necessary documents to the Finance Department.
• Comply with all Head Start Performance Standards, Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency and Mid-Cumberland Head Start Policies and Procedures, and other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Education And Experience Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; CDA credential preferred.

Experience:

Previous work with children ages 0-5.