Head Start - Early Head Start Substitute

Assumes the duties of other Child Development classroom employees if they are unavailable to work. Call in position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Each employee is expected to strive for excellence in the performance of their tasks in an efficient manner, exercising good judgment with a dedication in fulfilling the mission of the agency and service to others. You are expected to keep informed of community issues, regulations, new research, and trends related to your field of work. Each employee is expected to assist with fund development. Integration of agency programs and services places you in a position of cooperatively: seeking advice from other employees; sharing of program information; and assisting in other work units when needed. All employees must be conscious of and develop habits in: reducing waste, eliminating duplication of services, improving productivity and cost effectiveness.

In the performance of your job, the following specific policies, procedures, and regulations to be adhered to:

Head Start Program Performance Standards

KCEOC Child Development Policies and Procedures

KCEOC Personnel Policies and Procedures

The duties of Substitute include but are not limited to;

• Promote school readiness for all children.

• Work cooperatively with other Child Development staff in the planning, integration, and implementation of EHS/HS program services for children 0 to 5 years of age.

• Preserve the privacy of all children and families enrolled in KCEOC’s Child Development Program by maintaining the confidentiality and security of all family information.

• Responsible for obtaining the annual required number of Child Development training hours per local, state and federal regulations through KCEOC’s Pre-service Training.

• Maintain certification by a recognized source such as the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross in CPR and First Aid Safety.

In addition, the duties of Substitute include, but are not limited to:

• Be prompt and dependable.

• Assist the children in their daily routines of hand washing, tooth brushing, etc.

• Assist with mealtime duties such as setting table, serving, eating and cleaning up.

• Communicate effectively with teachers and other volunteers.

• Participate in large and small group activities and routines, offering individual attention when needed.

• Consult with teacher to gain an understanding of acceptable methods for handling discipline concerns.

• Perform other duties as assigned.