Substitute - Boyne

Responsibilities

• Promote school readiness by enhancing children's social, cognitive, and overall development through educational, health, nutritional, and social services.
• Comply with Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, 5-Year Grant, MiLeap-Child Care Licensing Bureau, USDA-CACFP Requirements, Great Start Readiness Implementation Manual, NMCAA Personnel Policies, and other relevant guidelines.
• Follow agency processes, policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Adhere to the Child Protection Law, Staff and Volunteer Mandated Reporting Policy, NMCAA's Early Childhood Guidance Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Support a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate records including food service inventory and procurement forms.
• Build relationships with school and food service personnel.
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and organized environment. Implement emergency procedures. Utilize Active Supervision practices. Follow policies on health care needs, food allergies, medication administration, and authorized adult releases.
• Report incidents and accidents as required.
• Assist in maintaining a child friendly environment and collaborate with staff to support day to day operations.
• Support transportation efforts and may be required to ride the bus.
• Participate with food service operations, including shopping for groceries, food transport, preparation for family style meals in the classrooms, and clean-up as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records for attendance, meals, transportation, and budgets.
• Participate in professional development to meet annual requirements.
• Utilize platforms used by NMCAA programs such as Podio, E-3, Mi Registry, GOLD, SharePoint, etc. Support all NMCAA classrooms by subbing if needed.
• Be present during core hours with children and adapt to flexible schedules to meet family and team needs.
• Complete required duties as assigned by the supervisor.