Substitute

ADP, Inc.; Woodbury (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is seeking a Substitute to support a Head Start center in Woodbury, TN. The role spans classroom, food service, and family service tasks, with responsibilities including lesson planning, front-line student support, and meal preparation.

The position emphasizes collaboration with families and staff, adherence to Head Start standards, and participation in trainings and meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; CDA credential preferred.
• Experience with children ages 0-5.

Responsibilities

• 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 meetings, team meetings, committees, workshops, and trainings as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA credential preferred

Job description

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Substitute

Woodbury, TN, US

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.

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.