Head Start Substitute Teacher

Classroom Substitute/Bus Monitor/Volunteer/Temporary Employee

In coordination with the education staff, support children and educators in carrying out the daily curriculum and routines. Engage with children and follow the direction of the lead educator in the classroom. Follow policies and protocols of HS & ELP.

• Demonstrate a commitment to quality early care and education programs. Candidate must be sensitive to diverse cultures and backgrounds, including families with lower incomes.
• Produce documentation of a physical exam, MMR's and TB risk upon hire and subsequently every two years.
• Obtain First Aid certification within 6 months of employment.
• Become knowledgeable about Early Education and Care Childcare Regulations, as well as Head Start requirements for early care and education.
• Support the educator/adult supervisor in the management and supervision of the group of children.
• Assist with set up and clean up of activities as appropriate.
• Assist with food preparation and clean up, as appropriate. Follow state guidelines regarding food handling, such as using food service gloves when handling food and ensuring proper serving temperatures and covered dishes, etc.
• If on the bus as the Bus Monitor, complete daily passenger logs, pre and post bus trip inspections as required by EEC regulations. If not regularly scheduled, fill in for bus monitor as needed, completing daily passenger logs, pre and post trip bus inspections.
• Follow HS & ELP Standard of Conduct
• Adhere to agency confidentiality policies.
• Maintain good in-house relationships with all other staff members.

Must be 16 years of age. Must complete a BRC before beginning assignment. Attend HS & ELP orientation regarding basic childcare safety and protocols. Must work under direct supervision of a HS & ELP regular employee with a current EEC Teacher credential, BRC, and required qualifications at all times. The non-teacher qualified substitute/volunteer/youth worker may not have unsupervised contact with children, except when fully trained and functioning solely in the role of Bus Monitor (bus driver also present).

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use a keyboard and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Must be able to engage in activities that include bending, floor activities, and lifting young children 2 months to 5 years of age. The employee must have the ability to drive a personal vehicle and program vehicles, as needed. The noise level in the classroom is lively. The work environment is primarily an indoor classroom environment, with daily exposure to outdoor weather.

Employment is contingent upon the following: a Background Record Check (BRC), which includes Criminal Offender Record information (CORI), Department of Children and Families (DCF) background check, Sex Offender Registry information (SORI) checks, fingerprint-based national and state criminal history database checks, National Sex Offender Registry (NCOR), and Out-of-State checks (CORI, SORI, DCF) if an individual has lived in another state within the last five years.

BRC and fingerprinting-based national and state criminal history check is to be completed every three years. In addition, employment is contingent on evidence of physical exam within the past year, plus verification of MMRs. Documentation of subsequent physical exams must be submitted every 2 years.

Salary Description $18 - $19/hr