Head Start: Substitute Associate Teacher

Position: Head Start: Substitute Associate Teacher I
Head Start Child Development Program Bilingual (Spanish/English) Pay Differential Available

Hours:

Varies – On Call Must be available to sub a minimum of two days per week. Availability does not guarantee assignments.

POSITION OVERVIEWAssists Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the Head Start (HS) curriculum. Responsible for education and care of assigned children and communication with their families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the health and safety of children enrolled at the site while under our care.

Participate in regular reflective supervision sessions and self-assessment to promote ongoing professional development.
** Work directly with children in daily classroom activities which meet the Head Start Performance Standards and State of CA Licensing regulations.

Assist the Lead Teacher in assessing and planning individual and group learning and play activities for the children as well as field trips, projects, and hygiene and nutrition programs; perform observations and developmental assessments, and daily review of the program.
** Assist with daily activities and classroom management including working with small groups, holding circle time, and directing transitions; facilitate and expand upon daily activities, and provide individual assistance to children.

Organize program materials and environment needed for daily activities.

Assist Lead Teacher with orienting and guiding parent volunteers in the classroom.
** Contribute to team development of lesson plans; organize program materials and environment to support planned classroom activities; fill in for Lead Teacher in his/her absence.
** Provide child care during parent and PPC activities.
** Participate in the curriculum planning meetings and support the Lead Teacher with implementation of the curriculum plans.
** Assist Lead Teacher with recordkeeping and reporting duties of education component.
** Keep required records, documents services and follow-up, and ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards in education and special education service areas.

Work with parent(s) or guardian(s) individually in homes and through parent meetings to involve them in the education of their child(ren). Participate in individual conferences and home visits with Lead Teacher as requested.
** Participate in the daily cleaning of the classroom including sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming rugs, and sanitizing bathrooms.

Attend scheduled meetings, trainings, and conferences as necessary.

Responsible for generating, collecting and documenting Non-Federal Share Match.
** For bilingual employees, performs all job duties utilizing dual language ability as necessary to provide optimum support and services for clients and staff.

Other duties as assigned or required.
** Does not apply to SubstitutesESSENTIAL WORK HABITS Align work behaviors in conformance with Head Start STRONG Culture and NCOs Purpose, Vision and Values.

Report to work on time and obtain approval from supervisor for any changes in work schedule or absences.

Maintain a strict commitment to confidentiality, in accordance with Agency and project policies and procedures.

Follow the NCO Injury Illness and Prevention Plan, as well as all Agency and program safety protocols, procedures, and policies.

Maintain focus on the assigned tasks.

Take pride in creating a positive, efficient work environment.

Treat co-workers and clients with respect.

Represent NCO and its programs to the community in a positive light.

Dress appropriately according to assigned job duties and responsibilities.

Adapt constructively to change.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and

Experience:

The following education and/or experience criteria are required to qualify for the designated level:

Level I – 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) core units required

Level II- 24 ECE units, including 12 core units required

Level III – Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (ECE/CDV) or in a related field which includes 24 ECE units (12 core units required). Six months of early childhood classroom experience is required.

Core courses include child/human growth & development;…