Substitute - Montgomery County

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US: Miami Valley Child Development Centers is southwest Ohio's Head Start Agency. For over 55 years, we've been providing FREE early learning and childcare to children from 6 weeks to age 5. What sets us apart is our two-generational approach that builds family well-being by simultaneously working with children and the adults in their lives to access new resources, solve problems and sharpen existing skills. We have Family Support Specialist, Home Visitors, and Coaches ready to partner with you on this journey, In most cases, families must earn 100% of the Federal Poverty Level or less. Children experiencing homelessness or who are in foster or kinship care are also eligible. In some cases, children with disabilities may qualify. We have full-day and part-day options at our more than 27 convenient locations in Montgomery, Clark, and Madison counties.

CLASSIFICATION: Work an average of 10 hours weekly. Non-Exempt

BASIC FUNCTIONS: Work in the classroom with children Ensure compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards and MVCDC Service Plans, Policies and Procedures. Assist with maintaining a safe, healthy environment that is developmentally appropriate for classroom children. Ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Licensing, USDA, Health and Sanitation, and MVCDC Regulations, Policies and Procedures.

MINIMUM CREDENTIALS: High School diploma/GED. (Education assistance for CDA or AA degree in Early Childhood Education available when transferring to a Full-time position).

SUPERVISOR: Child & Family Services Supervisor

LOCATION: Centers across Montgomery County

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for supporting the safety and active supervision of children during all parts of the daily routine
• Assist with all part of the daily routine such as but not limited to arrival/departure, mealtime, handwashing, toileting (this could include planning/recall, work time, small and large group and outdoor play
• Assist with collection of ongoing assessment data for all children assigned/enrolled in the classroom
• Ensure adult/child ratio is always maintained, ensuring all children are within sight and sound at all times -Follows the lead of the teaching team to ensure quality services for children and families
• Performs other duties as assigned to assist in providing quality services to children and families

The Substitute position is a temporary part-time position. Hours and schedule vary by center location and are not guaranteed on a weekly basis. Subs are on an on-call basis. No benefits are offered with this role.

Miami Valley Child Development Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.