Substitute, Child Care​/Nanny

Job Description:

HS/EHS Substitute

Job Title:

HS/EHS Substitute
SALARY RANGE: 5
SUPERVISES: N/A
WORK STATION:
Classroom, Bus, Kitchen

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO:
Site Supervisor, Component Managers

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

To assist and cooperate in a supportive role to the teacher/teaching staff in carrying out developmentally appropriate activities for a Head Start classroom. Assist with the daily preparation and clean up of lunches and snacks, assist staff in monitoring children on the playground and accompany teachers and children on field trips. Promote health, safety, nutrition and the education of the children in the classroom.

Nutrition:
As the single cook/custodian, be responsible for preparing breakfast, lunch and a snack for the Head Start center and be responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen, all areas used for food preparation, and overall cleanliness of the Head Start center. Or, as an additional cook/custodian, assist and cooperate in a supportive role to the cook in carrying out nutrition activities for a Head Start center.

Transportation:
Assist and cooperate in a supportive role to the Head Start bus driver in providing safe and punctual transportation to and from classroom sites. Observe and monitor behavior of children, interact with parents and staff to promote the well-being of children.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with meal planning and preparation, maintenance of food service areas, and participate in providing meals and snacks to children
• Assist with cleanliness of the kitchen, all areas used for food preparation, and overall cleanliness of the Head Start center
• Understand the responsibility of being a mandated reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Read Orientation Manual for each component area
• Agree to Standards of Conduct and sign Conduct Agreement
• Sign Confidentiality Statement
• Obtain initial medical exam and TB assessment within 30 days of employment
• Pass background screen, child abuse/neglect screen, drug screen, and be subject to random drug testing

Working Conditions:

Risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Risk involved with travel on main highways, side streets and rural roads during the transportation of children. Risk of exposure to communicable diseases. Must be able to lift 55 pounds, many times a day, climb into the school bus, bend, kneel and squat frequently.

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunities.