Substitute Program Assistant at Jonesboro Head Start

Substitute Head Start Program Assistant

This position is a part time "as-needed" position and is based at the Jonesboro Head Start in Jonesboro, Illinois . This position's duties vary upon the needs of the center but could involve any and all of the following : working with a child (or children) with special needs, assisting in the classroom, working in the kitchen, custodial, and / or office, or riding a Head Start bus as a bus monitor.

Qualifications : At a minimum the applicant must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED; prefer early childhood college hours and experience in working with children.

Pay Range : $15.30-$16.87

Job Duties :

• Encourages and assists children in all personal and hygiene activities.
• Maintains responsibility for ensuring the safety of child assigned to him / her in the event of a safety evacuation and / or drill.
• Works cooperatively with the Teacher and the other staff using the team approach to classroom management.
• Maintains a modified appropriate daily schedule for child assigned to him / her but is flexible based upon the needs of the child or children.
• Attends therapy session (s) with assigned child as appropriate to learn different techniques to assist the child with meeting their individualized goals.
• Rides Head Start bus (for field trips, dental clinics, etc.) as assigned and follows all safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Assures that all children are supervised at all times.
• Participates in family style meals and snacks at the table with the children.
• Provides assistance in the kitchen as needed with items such as dishes and preparing and serving meals.
• Provides assistance in cleaning the center as needed with items such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Provides assistance in the office as needed with items such as copying newsletters, filing, and answering the phone and taking messages.
• Any other duties as requested or assigned to meet the requirements of the Head Start program

Southern Seven Health Department is an "Equal Opportunity Employer / Vet / Disabled"