Substitute

Mission Statement

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.

Summary

A Substitute assists in the day-to-day operation of a Head Start center in various capacities, including but not limited to classroom, food service, or family service assistance.

✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance ✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance ✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance ✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available ✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required ✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays ✅ Professional Development Opportunities ✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families

Specific Job Duties

• 1.
• Assist in planning daily lessons and activities.
• Assume major classroom responsibilities as requested and as expertise is gained.
• 2.
• Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, anecdotal notes, and telephone calls.
• 3.
• Assist with preparation and cleanup of all meals; eat meals with the children.
• 4.
• Assist in all cleaning duties of both the classroom and the center as requested or required.
• 5.
• Provide food service assistance in the absence of the Food Service Technician.
• 6.
• Assist with parent meetings or trainings.
• 7.
• Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
• 8.
• Attend and participate in meetings, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and conferences as assigned.
• This includes local, state, regional, and national groups, as well as pre-service and in-service training.
• 9.
• Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency and submit necessary documents to the Finance Department.
• 10.
• Comply with all Head Start Performance Standards, Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency and Mid-Cumberland Head Start Policies and Procedures, and other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• 11.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Education and Experience Qualifications

Education

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; CDA credential preferred.

Experience

Previous work with children ages 0-5.