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On-Call Substitute



Job Description

EXEMPT: No SALARY LEVEL: $17.87 per hour

DEPARTMENT: Head Start/ Early Head Start LOCATION: Assigned Sonoma County Head Start Site

REPORTS TO: Children's Services Coordinator HOURS:
Variable, On-Call

Date: 04/2024 APPROVED BY: Human Resources Director

AGENCY BACKGROUND: The objective of Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County (Community Action) is to partner with low-income families and individuals to help them to achieve economic and social empowerment, to build community, and to advocate for social and economic justice. Community Action operates a wide variety of programs benefiting low-income Sonoma County residents.

Our Mission: CAP Sonoma is a catalyst of equitable transformation, aligning partners and resources to implement values-based, data-driven, community-led solutions that help families reach their full potential.

Our Vision: We see our Sonoma County transformed into an empowered community of thriving families where every child is raised with joy, justice, and connection.

Our Promise: CAP changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Working at SonomaCAN

At Sonoma Community Action Network (Sonoma

CAN), we believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our team and help us better serve our community. We are committed to fair hiring practices and a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the opportunity to grow professionally.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. Our hiring process complies with all federal, state, and local laws related to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who meet the qualifications to apply.

Summary Of Position

With supervision, substitute for staff in the classroom, preparing and conducting classroom activities, meals, and snacks, and working with children. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the Agency’s policies and applicable federal and state laws.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Following the direction of regular classroom staff and with their supervision and guidance, work in the classroom on an as-needed basis
• Work within health and safety standards for children and adults
• Present daily activities using appropriate materials
• Assist with meals and snacks as needed
• Ensure daily cleaning of the classroom and playground
• Work closely with teachers and classroom volunteers
• Have meaningful, respectful conversations with children throughout each day
• Maintain warm, friendly, and professional working relationships with children, parents, and coworkers
• Ensure confidentiality of client information and records
• Participate in the team-building process within the program by using established communication channels in a constructive and productive manner that enhances the team effort
• The health, safety, and supervision of children in the program is essential; therefore, every employee is responsible for the care and supervision of children while they are present at the center
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of child development and adult learning styles.
• Understanding of the principles of bilingual and multicultural education.
• Basic oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to culturally diverse groups and persons from low-income families.
• Basic skills in reading, analyzing, and interpreting procedures and governmental regulations.
• Basic ability to effectively present…