Head Start Substitute Positions

JOB TITLE: Head Start Substitute Positions

LOCATION: Albany Gilman Hardwick Island Pond Lyndonville Newport and North Troy

HOURS PER WEEK/WEEKS PER YEAR: Intermittent

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT / Intermittent

HOURLY RANGE: $17.00

DEPARTMENT: CFDP PROGRAM: Head Start

All employees are subject to a 6-month Trial Service Period.

NEKCA Mission Statement

To empower all generations in the Northeast Kingdom to grow prosper and thrive.

Job Description

Substitute Teachers: Work as a member of the Center team providing a safe nurturing environment for childrens development and growth physical emotional social and cognitive. Participate in carrying out classroom routines and activities in compliance with HS Performance Standards Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs and the NAEYC Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Must comply with NEKCA policies if hired.
• Staff will be required to authorize and pass NEKCAs criminal record check process
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with young children or education in Early Childhood preferred
• Successful completion of Volunteer/Substitute Training course preferred
• Upon hiring successful completion of Fingerprinting staff physical training/certification in pediatric First Aid and infant and child CPR Vermont Orientation Training (online) and Child Abuse and Neglect Training (online)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Work effectively as a team member
• Maintain confidentiality

Job Description

Substitute Teaching Assistants: Work as a member of the Center team providing a safe nurturing environment for childrens development and growth physical emotional social and cognitive. Participate in carrying out classroom routines and activities in compliance with HS Performance Standards Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs and the NAEYC Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Must comply with NEKCA policies if hired.
• Staff will be required to authorize and pass NEKCAs criminal record check process
• Work effectively as a team member
• Maintain confidentiality
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with young children or education in Early Childhood preferred

Job Description

Substitute Food Service Providers Responsible for preparation and service of meals as prescribed by USDA/CACFP regulations Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs and Sanitation requirements. Prepare and serve breakfast lunch and/or PM snack at regularly established times for enrolled children staff and adults and serve family style. Meals and snacks are at least 2 ½ hours apart but not more than 3 hours apart

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Must comply with NEKCA policies if hired.
• Staff will be required to authorize and pass NEKCAs criminal record check process
• GED or High School Diploma
• Knowledge of food preparation meal service and sanitation requirements
• Knowledge of early childhood development and nutritional requirements
• Experience in food service preferred
• Transportation sufficient to meet job requirements
• Maintain confidentiality
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to function as part of a team

Job Description

Substitute Food Service Aides Responsible for full service of breakfast lunch and/or PM snack as prescribed by USDA/CACFP regulations HS Program Performance Standards Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations for Center Based Child Care and Preschool Programs and NAEYC Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct. Support kitchen staff in serving food as requested. Clean mealtime area entirely for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions and meeting health and safety requirements.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Must comply with NEKCA policies if hired.
• Staff will be required to authorize and pass NEKCAs criminal record check process
• GED or High School Diploma
• Knowledge of food preparation meal service and sanitation requirements preferred
• Knowledge of early childhood development and nutritional requirements preferred
• Sufficient transportation to meet job requirements
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work effectively as a team member
• Physical Exam/TB Screening

Job Description

Substitute Janitors Responsible for maintaining the center facility in good clean appearance and order. S/he is also responsible for complying with the applicable Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Must comply with NEKCA policies if hired.
• Staff will be required to authorize and pass NEKCAs criminal record check process
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Interest in and support for the CFDP program
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

NEKCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider

Applications from women individuals with disabilities veterans and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged. Qualifications for positions within NEKCA are determined by the duties and responsibilities of the position itself.

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