Substitute Teacher

Innovative Network of Knowledge; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Network of Knowledge seeks an enthusiastic Head Start Classroom Assistant in Ruston, LA, to support daily activities and educational experiences for young children. You will help implement Head Start functions, ensure safety, and assist with field trips, meals, assessments, and volunteer coordination.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication with families, and ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must communicate with children and families with limited English.
• Computer literate and able to operate office equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Pass health exam and background checks.
• Confidential handling of student information.
• Lift up to 60 pounds and engage with children.
• Complete mandated training hours (CPR/First Aid).

Responsibilities

• Assist in education and daily program of Head Start classroom.
• Assist with implementation and coordination of Head Start functions.
• Identify and report abuse/neglect; notify supervisor.
• Provide educational experiences developing language and self-worth.
• Ensure safety in classroom, playground, restrooms, and playground equipment.
• Support with field trips and home-style meals for children.
• Assist with assessments, screenings, and volunteer coordination.
• Maintain cleanliness and neatness in classrooms and areas.
• Attend trainings and maintain required hours.
• Work as a team with Family Services Center staff.

Skills

Communication with families (limited E

Teamwork

Diplomacy and tact

Confidentiality

Self-management

Children engagement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office machinery operation

Job description

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!Academic Req: Required - High School diploma or GED Certifications: N/AWork Experience: Preferred: (2)years related experience in the preschool classroom setting.Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:1. Responsibility for assisting in the education and daily program of a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom.2. Assist with implementation and coordination of all Head Start or Early Head Start functions.3. Identifies, reports, provides supportive services in child abuse/neglect cases, notifying the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director.4. Assist in providing educational experiences that will:• Instill in each child a good self-image and sense of self-worth.• Develop language art and skills for all children • Include multi-culture, folklore, etc. into the program.5. Ensure all children receive individual attention.6. Be in the classroom before children arrive each morning, unless designated by supervisor to another duty.7. See that all areas are safe including:• Classroom• Playground• Restrooms• Classroom and outdoor equipment8. Make the best use of volunteer help.9. Assist with child assessments and screenings.10. Assist on field trips and other school functions.11. Assist with home-style meal service for the children.12. Report illness or accidents to the Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist.13. Report student absences of three days or more to Center Coordinator and/or Center Coordinator/Family Specialist.14. Attending workshops, conferences and all in-service trainings.15. Maintain mandated training hours and documentation as required.16. Assist in keeping classroom and other areas clean and neat at all times.17. Show competency, good judgment, and self-control in working with Head Start or Early Head Start children.18. Acquire and maintain up-to-date training/certification in CPR and First Aid.19. Assist with daily activities including staff/child ratio, discipline and safety of all Head Start or Early Head Start children.20. Assist with other duties as assigned by Family Services Center Manager, or Center Director.Requirements:1. Must be able to serve and effectively communicate, to the extent feasible, with children and families with no or limited English proficiency.2. Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.3. Computer literate.4. Ability to work effectively without extensive supervision.5. Ability to operate all office machinery.6. Ability to function with diplomacy and tact.7. Handle all student information with utmost confidentiality.8. Report suspected child abuse/neglect to administrator and law enforcement agency.9. Abide by all Innovative Network of Knowledge policies and procedures.10. Abide by DFPS and OHS regulations and standards.11. Ability to work as a team player.12. Must have reliable transportation.13. Possess a valid driver’s license.14. Complete and pass health examination.15. Confirm work eligibility status.16. Successfully pass driving history check17. Clear criminal background check18. Required to lift up to 60 pounds.19. Required to stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage with children.English (United States)If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!EEO StatementIn accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.#LI-Education#LI-Entry Level#LI-Full-time