Head Start Substitute I, Chino Valley

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7631549 CREATED: 7/16/2025 APPROVED 9/29/2025 Department: Head Start Pay Grade: G01 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Center Director POSITION SUMMARY: Working under direct supervision and with routine difficulty, this position is responsible for supporting the continuity of care for enrolled children in the program. This role ensures classroom operational supervision of children, health and safety, and quality program services, including preparation of meals and snacks in the absence of the assigned regular staff member in adherence with all standards and regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Welcomes families daily, ensures daily attendance activities, engage with parents to participate and volunteer in program activities, and maintain confidentiality in adherence with established programmatic systems. Assist and actively participate in classroom and outdoor activities ensuring active supervision, health, and safety of children, in accordance with established programmatic systems, standards and regulations. Assist with indoor and outdoor learning activities and learning environments, reinforcing behavior management and positive guidance/interactions aligning with the Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline, and other established evidence-based child assessment tools. Assist the supervising Teacher in the development of lesson plans and curriculum activities that support language development, cognitive, social-emotional and pre-math skills measured by the programs individualized assessment tools and adherence to program compliance. Collect child observations and child work samples. Complete assigned documentation and maintain compliance with mandatory child abuse reporting protocol to ensure record keeping requirements and protocols for all standards and regulations. Assist with food preparation, serving meals/snacks, cleans and maintains the food preparation and storage areas and equipment, and practices safety and sanitation in preparation and storage of food in accordance with established programmatic systems, standards and regulations. Participate in the family style meal program ensuring table behavior and good nutritional habits in accordance with established compliance guidelines. Assist with screenings and follow-up activities to ensure regulatory compliance with development/health screenings and planning. Assist with parent/teacher conferences to ensure programmatic compliance with standards and regulations. SUBSTITUTE I NORTHERN ARIZONA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NACOG) SUBSTITUTE ICONTINUED CREATED: 7/16/2025 APPROVED: 9/29/2025 Other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED; a strong interest in working directly with children up to age five, and successful completion of training and orientation PREFERENCE: Six months of experience in early childcare in a licensed facility. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I Motor Vehicle Report (annually) TB Skin Test Attestation Physical Exam CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: Food Handlers license (within 30 days of hire) CPR (ability to obtain within 6 months if required) First Aid (ability to obtain within 6 months if required) Note: Head Start will assist employees with obtaining certifications and licenses listed above TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Communication with children Ability to follow and adhere to all performance standards, licensing requirements, regulations, policies and procedures GENERAL COMPETENCIES: Collaboration Communication Conflict Resolution Cultural competence Discretion Problem solvi ng Teamwork TRAVEL REQUIRED: ? XXX < 5% ? < 25% ? < 50% ? < 75% ? 100% SUBSTITUTE ICONTINUED CREATED: 7/16/2025 APPROVED: 9/29/2025 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: Physical Activity: Frequent standing, sitti ng, finger use, talking, listening, and repetitive motion. Occasional walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. Physical exertion: Sedent