Head Start Teacher Substitute Aide/Cook/Janitor

Job Type: Itinerant Employee

Location: Port Graham

Salary: $24.63 per hour

Summary:
In the absence of regular staff, this position is responsible for all aspects of Head Start nutrition program and janitorial services to ensure center complies with Head Start Performance Standards, childcare food program, and Indian Health Service Standards.  Responsible to follow the lead of the classroom teacher assisting in all possible ways as needed to ensure developmentally appropriate practices in the Head Start early childhood setting and home visits.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible overseeing all aspects of Head Start nutrition and food service program including menu planning, food ordering, food procurement and storage, budgeting, food preparation, mealtimes, nutrition activities with children, kitchen sanitation, and kitchen volunteers.
• Prepare one lunchtime meal and one breakfast snack per day for children and staff.
• Maintain detailed records of daily meal counts, menus and production records in accordance with requirements of child care food program
• Maintain a safe clean and healthy Head Start facility in accordance with I.H.S. standards and Head Start performance standards.
• Develop and coordinate all cleaning activities with Head Start Lead teachers.
• Maintain daily/weekly cleaning schedule for the Head Start center.
• Assist lead teacher in developing and implementing age appropriate lessons plans for the 3-5 age children in attendance.
• Prepares classroom and materials as requested/directed by teacher to be used in daily/weekly schedule.
• Assists the teacher in meeting the needs of children with challenges and/or learning disabilities.
• Promote learning by modeling and demonstrating appropriate behaviors including, but not limited to: social interaction, table manners, classroom conduct, etc.
• Assists children with personal needs including, but not limited to: assistance in eating, using the restroom, personal hygiene, and first aid.
• Assist lead teacher as needed in completing home visits.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and records for children and families enrolled in the Head Start Program.
• Follow Chugachmiut Head Start’s Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings as required by Head Start Program Director.
• Complete all duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher and/or Head Start Program Director.

Education Requirements:

• Eighteen years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR and First Aid training preferred, but must be willing to obtain when available.
• Must have current physical and TB screening.
• Previous experience working with preschool children is preferred.

Hours of Work:

This is an on-call, as needed, seasonal position that works up to 750 hours per year. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol non-smoking work environment.