Variable Hour Teacher/Substitute

Though the position states Talladega as the location, we are accepting applications for openings in all of our 15 locations with the 6 participating counties (Calhoun, Clay, Coosa, Cleburne, Randolph, and Talladega). If you are contacted, you will be able to state your preferred location. We will do everything we can to accommodate your preferences.

This agency is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, marital status, age, national origin, physical handicap, disability, sexual orientation, or federal, state, or local protected classes. This agency strives to hire the most qualified person for each job. Listed below is an attempt to describe the normal responsibilities for this position. Please realize that this is not an all-inclusive list, and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Job Title: Variable Hour Teacher	Admin: None
Department: Education Services	Programmatic: 100%
Approved by: Policy Council Date:	Reports to: Center Director
Approved by: Governing Board	FLSA Status: Non-exempt/hourly

Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Variable Hour/Substitute Teacher will be responsible to:

• Follows and implements lesson plans developed by Teacher.
• Implements curriculum goals set forth by Teacher.
• When directed by Teacher, prepares environment for children with special needs.
• Follows daily schedule set forth by Teacher that aligns with the Child Development and Early Learning Framework, Alabama Early Learning Guidelines and Alabama Pre-K Standards.
• Engages in developmentally appropriate activities.
• Provides learning opportunities for preschoolers in response to cues emanating from the child.
• Permits all age groups of children to move about freely and explore their environment and initiates play activities.
• Provides opportunities to develop a positive self-image.
• Provides opportunities to develop social skills.
• Provides opportunities for children to think, reason, and question.
• Provides opportunities to develop language skills.
• Provides opportunities to develop physical skills.
• Demonstrates sound health practices.
• Provides opportunities and resources for children to be creative.
• Provides opportunities for children to perform tasks independently.
• Practices and adheres to TCRC discipline policy.
• Gathers and assembles resources and materials as directed by the Teacher/lesson plan.
• Performs and directs classroom or any child related activities as directed by Teacher or Education Manager in absence of Teacher
• Interacts with children showing affection (smiling, touching, holding, etc.).
• Speaks to children at eye-level.
• Available and responsive to children (engages in conversation, encourages children to express themselves and share experiences).
• Treats all children, families and co-workers with respect and consideration.
• Is consistent in implementing positive techniques or guidance. (Re-direction, anticipation of and elimination of potential problems, positive reinforcement).
• Abstains from corporal punishment, raised voice, or other humiliating or negative techniques.
• Greets children upon arrival while supervising other children and conducts daily health inspections.
• Participates in mealtime. (Assists in serving meals, sits and eats with children, engages in conversation, models appropriate table manners.)
• Demonstrates control of self in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Dismisses children in a courteous manner. (Example: hugs child, makes positive comments to parent.)
• Follows rules concerning daily health inspection. Reports any concerns to the Teacher.
• Reports any accidents to Teacher regardless of severity so that parents can be contacted and report made.
• Reports any suspected child abuse or neglect to the Center Director. Prepares written documentation of same.
• Is attentive to and participates with children on playground. Keeps gate secured.
• Assists children in toileting and hand washing. Children are never left unattended or sent to restroom unattended.
• Assists children in brushing teeth after lunch.
• Uses Clorox solution (1-10) and follows guidelines stated in Universal Infection Control policy as required by Alabama Minimum Standards.
• Meets health requirements as required by license and furnishes evidence of same.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude in dealing with parents, children, staff and other TCRC personnel.
• Wears latex gloves when handling any body fluids including teeth brushing and cleaning a child’s nose. Plastic/non-latex gloves are used only for serving food.
• Enforces strict hand-washing procedures (adult and child). Hands are washed before breakfast/lunch. Hands are washed after toileting. Hands are washed after cleaning noses. Hands are washed before and after water play. Hands are washed before and after diapering.
• Responsible for re-locking storage cabinet after each use and replacing key in proper location.
• Follows proper procedures for tornado/fire drills and other emergency drills.
• Responsible for notifying Center Director if not available to work on designated day(s) in the event of an emergency and / or personal matter.
• Establishes program goals for improving the school readiness of children participating in its program in accordance with the requirements of section 641 A (g)(2) of the Head Start Act.

Required Education and Experience

Required: High School Diploma/GED with 3 years of experience in a related or specific area.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of Windows and applications such as Word and Excel.
• Extensive knowledge of the Head Start Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework
• Ability to monitor and evaluate program systems and procedures, and maintain reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with parents, employees, and other professionals.
• Sensitivity to the needs of low income families and multicultural beliefs and practices.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Attention to detail with accurate record keeping skills.

Physical Abilities

Must be physically able to lift (up to 50 Lbs.) repetitively, bend, and stoop based on kitchen needs and in the care of young children throughout the workday.

• Positions requiring the use of personal owned vehicle to perform job tasks; successful applicants must:
• Be 21 years of age
• Have a current valid driver’s license

  All positions must submit to:

• Criminal History Suitability (ABI/FBI) must be returned from the state of Alabama Department of Human Resources
• A drug screening producing a negative result
• Child Abuse and Neglect Registry (CA/N) report

General:

• I understand that Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start operates centers in Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Coosa, Calhoun, and Cleburne Counties and that it will be necessary for me to travel to any of these counties to perform my job as assigned.
• I also understand that my refusal to go as assigned will be considered as a resignation and or my being terminated from Cheaha Regional Head Start/ Early Head Start.
• I understand and have received a copy of the Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start internal dispute policy and agree to follow it if needed.
• I understand that I am responsible to participate in the recruitment of children with special needs and all eligible children without regards to race, creed, color, ethnicity and religion.
• I understand that I am responsible for helping to obtain In-Kind to help meet Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start Non-Federal share of 20% of funding each program year.

All job offers/work agreements are contingent on the approval of the Policy Council, a negative State Child Abuse/Neglect registry check, negative results of a State/Federal criminal history background check, and negative results on drug/alcohol screening (pre-employment and random).