Substitute Teacher

Responsible for working as a member of the Head Start team and will perform various duties in all counties that will reflect the needs of the staff, families and children in our program. There are no guaranteed hours with this position. Called as needed to fill in as a Lead Teacher, Assistant Teacher, or Center Aide.

1. Embrace, advocate and carry out the mission and vision of the agency.

2. Abide by all agency policies, procedures and Community Action Code of Ethics.

3. Assist in the planning and coordinating as substitute in either the classroom, kitchen or other areas of the Head Start program.

a. Follow posted lesson plan and ensure that all classroom activities are carried out on a daily basis.

b. Provide a program that meets the individual needs of children and families according to their interests, abilities, individual

traits and development.

c. Establish an environment which will stimulate a desire for learning, independence and self-esteem for parents and children.

d. Ensure that classroom activities are developmentally appropriate and carried out according to Head Start program philosophy,

policies procedures.

e. Develop children’s lesson plans one week in advance when applicable (long term substitute).

f. Encourage parents to participate in curriculum planning and program development.

g. Ensure that the individual goals of each child/family are carried through into the classroom and home visit activities.

h. Plan with parents and team members to ensure that daily personal hygiene of the children is met (i.e., feeding, diapering,

toileting, tooth brushing hand washing and resting).

i. Ensure the planning and involvement of children occurs in the preparation of nutritious snacks and clean-up of eating area.

j. Provide for the constant supervision for all children.

4. Abide by State Licensing requirements.

5. Obtain and/or Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.

6. Utilize technology to enhance and increase efficiency within job responsibilities.

7. Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information.

8. Encourage parent and community volunteerism and participate in other activities to generate in-kind.

9. Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plans and objectives of Agency.

10. Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.

11. Employs a culturally competent and flexible approach with staff and families from various cultural backgrounds (race, country

of origin, religious beliefs, economic status, family structure etc.), by being sensitive to, acknowledging, accepting and

accommodating differences.

12. Other duties as requested by Site Supervisor, Education & Disabilities Manager, Head Start Director, and the Executive Director

and/or other members of the Head Start Leadership.