Head Start Substitute Staff - Jackson County (#1024E-EV)

JOB STATUS: On-call demand - number of work hours vary.

RESPONSIBILITIES: To work together with the Head Start staff providing comprehensive Head Start experiences that meet the requirements of the Head Start Performance Standards. To empower parents as team members in a comprehensive approach to child development and self-sufficiency.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Assist with implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, and physical development of children.


• Assist with health, nutrition, and safety tasks.


• Assist with janitorial duties.


• Assist with transportation activities.


• Perform required record keeping.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• Obtained high school diploma or GED.


• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Ability to follow problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies.


• Knowledge and understanding of issues faced by low-income people in the nine-county area.  


• Ability to travel within and out of the service area for meetings, workshops, and conferences.


• Reliable, regular attendance.


• Reliable mode of transportation.

• Knowledge and understanding of child development.

• Demonstrated problem solving or conflict resolution skills.

• Must complete a satisfactory Background Study.

• Must have satisfactory completion of medical exam and health screenings as requested per Head Start regulations.

 BENEFITS: 
The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST). Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

CLOSING DATE:   

Open Until Filled

CONTACT:       

United Community Action Partnership, Inc.

320-235-0850

[email protected]

WEBSITE: 

www.unitedcapmn.org

                         United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.