Substitute (Chaffee HS)

Delta Area Economic Opportunity; Chaffee (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta Area Economic Opportunity (DAEOC) seeks substitutes for Head Start/Early Head Start centers to assist with daily operations and classroom activities. The role involves supporting staff, following Head Start standards, and helping with screenings and data entry.

Candidates should be reliable team players with a valid Missouri driver’s license, capable of maintaining professional relationships with children, families, and coworkers in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must carry out duties according to Head Start standards and policies.
• Engage with children, families and staff professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned duties according to the Head Start Performance Standards and Policies.
• Assist classroom staff and be actively engaged in classroom operations.
• Assist with assessments and screenings as directed.
• Assure that no child is left alone.
• Ensure proper voice tone with children, families, staff and public.
• Assist with data entry as directed.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children and families.
• Report all instances of child abuse and neglect as required by law.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Reliability

Job description

DAEOC is seeking substitutes for our Head Start/Early Head Start centers. The successful candidate will work cooperatively, assisting the center staff with the operations of the center/classroom and other duties as deemed necessary.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Carry out assigned duties according the Head Start Performance Standards and Program Policies and Procedures.
• Assist classroom staff and be actively engaged and involved in the operations of the classroom.
• Assist with any assessments and screenings as directed.
• Assure that no child is left alone.
• Ensure proper voice tone is used with children, families, staff and public.
• Assist in center as directed.
• Assist with data entry as directed.

General Job Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with children and families served through the Head Start/Early Head Start program.
• Promote Head Start/Early Head Start goals and ideals.
• Serve as an advocate for the children and families receiving Head Start/Early Head Start services.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information relating to children, families, and staff.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with the Head Start Performance standards and program policies and procedures.
• Maintain respectful and professional demeanor with children, families, public, coworkers, and management.
• Respect the diversity and culture of each child and family.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and use positive language.
• Arrive to and depart work site regularly and on-time.
• Must be a team player and assist other center staff when necessary.
• Provides parents and public with appropriate literature and materials regarding Head Start and other community resources.
• Maintain First Aide and CPR certification.
• Report all instances of child abuse and neglect as required by law and submit a written report of all hotline calls according to program policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• A valid Missouri Driver's License

Hours:

• Substitute Position / On an As-Needed Basis

DAEOC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin or other protected classification.