Iowa Community Action Association - West Central Community Action·Council Bluffs, Iowa
The classroom substitute provides coverage for Head Start classrooms to ensure continuous services for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Responsibilities include supporting program activities, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to performance standards and licensing codes.
West Central Community Action is now hiring Classroom Substitute's for all WCCA Head Start Classroom locations, which includes: Harlan, Denison, Council Bluffs, Atlantic, Mapleton, Hastings and Red Oak, Iowa.
The Early Head Start/Head Start Classroom Substitute's primary responsibility is to cover duties where coverage is lacking in order to optimize services to children and families with little notice.
The following tasks will be accomplished in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Policies and Procedures, and State of Iowa Licensing Codes.
Classroom Substitutes must have the ability to work with children and families from various cultural, economic & social backgrounds.
Children are 6 weeks to 5 years of age.
High School/GED is required.
Ideal candidates are required to have a current and valid driver's license, dependable transportation and auto liability insurance.
An associate's degree in early childhood education is preferred.
Must participate in and support all program activities.
Must follow written Code of Conduct, WCCA Policies & Procedures, Head Start Policies and Procedures, and Head Start Performance Standards at all times.
Advocate and recruit for all WCCA Programs including Head Start and its clientele.
Assist in keeping accurate attendance, nutrition, in-line and other records/reports as needed.
Must complete Iowa Mandatory Reporter training for Child Abuse and make good faith reports regarding suspected abuse to DHS as needed.
All substitutes are required to attend scheduled pre-service and professional development training days as directed.
Find out more about this position and apply online at westcentralca.org.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work with diverse populations. A valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and auto liability insurance are required, while an associate's degree in early childhood education is preferred.
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