Job Posting for Owyhee Head Start Substitute at Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada
ALL SITES (Elko, Fallon, Lovelock, Ft. McDermitt, Moapa, Nixon, Wadsworth, Duck Valley, & Yerington)
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
$13.97
Non-Exempt
Open: UNTIL FILLED
DEFINITION:
Position is responsible to work effectively in a supporting assistant capacity and as part of a team in support of the Head start philosophy.
SUPERVISION:
This Position is under the immediate supervision, evaluation & direction by the Lead Teacher at the designated site and the Head Start Manager and/or Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the absence of a teacher, assists in general operation
Assists Staff in carrying out daily planned activities which support and enhance developmentally appropriate practices for preschool children and parent involvement, which may be, but are not limited to:
Reading stories to children
Supervising children during all activities
Participating in songs or dancing activities
Assist with art
Prepare or serve
Cooking or baking with the
Making or preparing materials for the classroom or playground
Giving one to one attention to children who need
Talking with children about various activities
Act as a positive role model for children and parents.
To follow Head Start Staff directions with minimum
To react with sensitivity to the emotional needs of children. Able to work with young children; understand and like
To follow Head Start Guidance Techniques while working in
To display a positive attitude towards children, parents, and staff at all
To maintain complete confidentiality regarding children and staff at all
Assist and provide input in the development of lesson plans, which include daily activities in the areas of social, emotional, physical, cognitive and adaptive
Instructing children in practices of personal cleanliness, self care, nutrition, and other health concerns. Including the role modeling of hand washing and tooth
Participates in appropriate local training programs, workshops and related training to upgrade level of performance in the child development
Maintain a safe classroom and Cleaning and sanitizing of all center areas at the end of the day.
Assist in the storing, unpacking, and sanitizing of all classroom materials
Performs other duties as required to maintain the Head Start Performance Standards and Regulations.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the diverse population, with emphasis on American Indian/Alaskan Native Cultures and able to serve and effectively communicate with the children and families, enrolled in the ITCN Program;
State and Tribal Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Laws;
Health & Social Services Guidelines;
Strong oral and written communication skills;
Basic computer proficiency skills;
Basic Child Development
ABILITY TO:
Read and interpret documents, such as Head Start Performance Standards, ITCN Personnel Policies; and a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form;
Speak effectively;
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work outlined in this job description involves considerable sitting, standing, walking, bending and lifting (maximum of 45 lbs.) on a daily basis;
Employee must be able to respond when needed by prompt appearance at a required
Employee must be able to work under physically and emotionally stressed conditions and may be occasionally subject to verbal abuse, threats and physical violence from angry, hostile or disgruntle community and/or family
The employee may be exposed to communicable
This employee must have specific vision abilities, to include close vision, distant visions, peripheral vision and depth
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma/GED (must submit a copy);
Valid Driver's License with the required state auto insurance;
Willingness to work with families residing in high-risk communities;
09/2019
Hourly Wage Estimation for Owyhee Head Start Substitute in Owyhee, NV
$12.87 to $16.94
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