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Head Start Substitute -- ALL SITES

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$14.75 - 14.75 monthly

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Job Description - Head Start Substitute -- ALL SITES

ALL SITES (Elko, Fallon, Lovelock, Ft. McDermitt, Moapa, Nixon, Wadsworth, Duck Valley,  & Yerington)


 


7:30 AM - 4:00 PM


 


$14.75


 


Non-Exempt




Open:               UNTIL FILLED


 


DEFINITION:


Position is responsible to work effectively in a supporting assistant capacity and as part of a team in support of the Head start philosophy.


 


SUPERVISION:


This Position is under the immediate supervision, evaluation & direction by the Lead Teacher at the designated site and the Head Start Manager and/or Director.


 


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:



  1. In the absence of a teacher, assists in general operation

  2. Assists Staff in carrying out daily planned activities which support and enhance developmentally appropriate practices for preschool children and parent involvement, which may be, but are not limited to:

    1. Reading stories to children

    2. Supervising children during all activities

    3. Participating in songs or dancing activities

    4. Assist with art

    5. Prepare or serve

    6. Cooking or baking with the

    7. Making or preparing materials for the classroom or playground

    8. Giving one to one attention to children who need

    9. Talking with children about various activities

    10. Act as a positive role model for children and parents.



  3. To follow Head Start Staff directions with minimum

  4. To react with sensitivity to the emotional needs of children. Able to work with young children; understand and like

  5. To follow Head Start Guidance Techniques while working in

  6. To display a positive attitude towards children, parents, and staff at all




 



  1. To maintain complete confidentiality regarding children and staff at all

  2. Assist and provide input in the development of lesson plans, which include daily activities in the areas of social, emotional, physical, cognitive and adaptive

  3. Instructing children in practices of personal cleanliness, self care, nutrition, and other health concerns. Including the role modeling of hand washing and tooth

  4. Participates in appropriate local training programs, workshops and related training to upgrade level of performance in the child development

  5. Maintain a safe classroom and Cleaning and sanitizing of all center areas at the end of the day.

  6. Assist in the storing, unpacking, and sanitizing of all classroom materials

  7. Performs other duties as required to maintain the Head Start Performance Standards and Regulations.


 


KNOWLEDGE OF:



  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to the diverse population, with emphasis on American Indian/Alaskan Native Cultures and able to serve and effectively communicate with the children and families, enrolled in the ITCN Program;

  • State and Tribal Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Laws;

  • Health & Social Services Guidelines;

  • Strong oral and written communication skills;

  • Basic computer proficiency skills;

  • Basic Child Development


 


ABILITY TO:



  • Read and interpret documents, such as Head Start Performance Standards, ITCN Personnel Policies; and a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form;

  • Speak effectively;


 


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:



  • The work outlined in this job description involves considerable sitting, standing,  walking, bending and lifting (maximum of 45 lbs.) on a daily basis;

  • Employee must be able to respond when needed by prompt appearance at a required

  • Employee must be able to work under physically and emotionally stressed conditions and may be occasionally subject to verbal abuse, threats and physical violence from angry, hostile or disgruntle community and/or family

  • The employee may be exposed to communicable

  • This employee must have specific vision abilities, to include close vision, distant visions, peripheral vision and depth


 


QUALIFICATIONS:



  • High School Diploma/GED (must submit a copy);

  • Valid Driver's License with the required state auto insurance;

  • Willingness to work with families residing in high-risk communities;


 


09/2019

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