Head Start Classroom Substitute - All WCCA Head Start Classroom Locations
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Iowa Community Action Association - West Central Community Action
Council Bluffs, IA, US
Summary
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.
Job Description
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.
WCCA Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood development program serving low-income children from age three to five and their families. Head Start is a Federal program that is operated by a local non-profit organization – West Central Community Action (WCCA). Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities including literacy, language, science, social-emotional, and much more. They also receive medical and dental services, have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing safely indoors and outdoors. In addition to the educational services provided by Head Start, family involvement is at the core of its success. Head Start families can take part in the classroom as a volunteer, help with classroom projects, and even help develop a curriculum. Elected family members take part in our Policy Council, a board that partners with staff members in decision-making responsibilities for the program. Families can participate in training in areas such as child-rearing, job training, health, and nutrition, as well as learn about other resources in our community.
Founded
1964
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Child Day Care Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Harlan, Iowa
WCCA Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood development program serving low-income children from age three to five and their families. Head Start is a Federal program that is operated by a local non-profit organization – West Central Community Action (WCCA). Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities including literacy, language, science, social-emotional, and much more. They also receive medical and dental services, have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing safely indoors and outdoors. In addition to the educational services provided by Head Start, family involvement is at the core of its success. Head Start families can take part in the classroom as a volunteer, help with classroom projects, and even help develop a curriculum. Elected family members take part in our Policy Council, a board that partners with staff members in decision-making responsibilities for the program. Families can participate in training in areas such as child-rearing, job training, health, and nutrition, as well as learn about other resources in our community.
Founded
1964
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Child Day Care Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Harlan, Iowa
