Substitute

SCMCAA; Piedmont (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SCMCAA seeks an HS/EHS Substitute to support Head Start teaching staff, assisting with developmentally appropriate activities and classroom routines. Duties include meal preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and supervision during playground and field trips, with focus on health, safety, and nutrition for children.

The role involves assisting in meal planning, classroom cleanup, and transportation support for trips, under the Site Supervisor's direction; candidates should be prepared for physical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Read Orientation Manual for each component area.
• Agree to Standards of Conduct and sign Conduct Agreement.
• Sign Confidentiality Statement.
• Obtain initial medical exam and TB assessment within 30 days of employment; follow-up every five years.

Responsibilities

• Assist and cooperate in a supportive role to teachers in Head Start classroom activities.
• Assist with daily lunch and snack preparation and cleanup.
• Monitor children on the playground and accompany staff on field trips.
• Promote health, safety, nutrition and education of children in the classroom.
• Assist with meal planning and food service area maintenance.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Verbal communication

Ability to lift 55 pounds

Health/safety screenings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: HS/EHS Substitute SALARY RANGE: 5
SUPERVISES: N/A WORK STATION: Classroom, Bus
Kitchen

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Site Supervisor
Component Managers

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Education:
To assist and cooperate in a supportive role to the teacher/teaching staff in carrying out
developmentally appropriate activities for a Head Start classroom. Assist with the daily preparation
and clean up of lunches and snacks, assist staff in monitoring children on the playground and
accompany teachers and children on field trips. Promote health, safety, nutrition and the education of
the children in the classroom.

Nutrition

As the single cook/custodian, be responsible for preparing breakfast, lunch and a snack for the Head
Start center and be responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen, all areas used for food preparation,
and overall cleanliness of the Head Start center. Or, as an additional cook/custodian, assist and
cooperate in a supportive role to the cook in carrying out nutrition activities for a Head Start center.
Assist with meal planning and preparation, maintenance of food service areas, and participate in
providing meals and snacks to children and assist with cleanliness of the kitchen, all areas used for
food preparation, and overall cleanliness of the Head Start center.

Transportation

Assist and cooperate in a supportive role to the Head Start bus driver in providing safe and punctual
transportation to and from classroom sites. Observe and monitor behavior of children, interact with
parents and staff to promote the well‑being of children.
Understand the responsibility of being a mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect. Read and
understand the Child Abuse and Neglect reporting policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

As assigned by site supervisor, relevant to component area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Read Orientation Manual for each component area.
3. Agree to Standards of Conduct and sign Conduct Agreement.
4. Sign Confidentiality Statement.
5. Obtain initial medical exam and TB assessment within 30 days of employment. Complete a
   medical exam and TB assessment every five years following initial employment.
6. Pass background screen, child abuse/neglect screen, drug screen, and be subject to random
   drug testing.
7. Maintain conduct that promotes a positive image to staff, parents, agency and community.
8. Understand responsibility of being a mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect. Read and
   understand Child Abuse and Neglect Policy. Failure to follow reporting procedures, including
   incidents involving other staff members, may result in termination.
   Additional requirements:
   Possess personal qualifications: emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with the standards of
   the program, respect for children and adults, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical
   and mental health which does not interfere with responsibilities. Must have good verbal communication skills and visual ability to observe children. Ability to fulfill responsibilities under pressure, including during emergencies.
   Working Conditions:
   Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Risk involved with travel on main highways, side streets and rural roads during the transportation of children. Risk of exposure to communicable diseases. Must be able to lift 55 pounds, many times a day, climb into the school bus, bend, kneel and squat frequently. Job requires standing for long periods of time, as well as stooping, squatting, running; and sitting in child sized chairs and/or on the floor.
   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position, including changes in location, classroom, caseload, and hours. The Executive Director may, at any time, for disciplinary purposes, the utilization of personnel, or for the general good of the program, reassign an employee from one position to another position.

I accept the duties and responsibilities as outlined in this position description. This position is not
exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Signature of Employee Date
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Signature of Supervisor/Mentor Date of Orientation

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