Substitute Teacher

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• Assist in the education and daily program of a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom.
• Implement and coordinate all Head Start or Early Head Start functions.
• Identify, report, and provide supportive services in child abuse/neglect cases, notifying the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director.
• Provide educational experiences that promote self‑image and self‑worth.
• Develop language arts and skills for all children and integrate multicultural content.
• Ensure each child receives individual attention and maintain a safe classroom, playground, restrooms, and equipment.
• Make best use of volunteer help and assist with child assessments, screenings, field trips, and school functions.
• Assist with home‑style meal service and report illness or accidents to the Center Coordinator.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and all in‑service trainings and maintain mandated training hours and documentation.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness, demonstrate good judgment and self‑control, and comply with CPR and First Aid certification.
• Assist in staff/child ratio, discipline, safety, and other duties assigned by the Family Services Center Manager or Center Director.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years related experience in a preschool classroom setting (preferred).
• Ability to serve and communicate effectively with children and families with limited English proficiency.
• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Computer literate and able to operate office machinery.
• Ability to work independently without extensive supervision and as a team player.
• Diplomacy, tact, confidentiality, and citizen of the U.S. with work eligibility.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and health examination.
• Clear criminal background check, driving history check, and background check.
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds, stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, and lift children.

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status or disability.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.