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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Redding, CA
Redding, California

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Shasta Head Start (SHS) Child Development, Inc.
Employment Opportunity

Title: Full-time Substitute

Location: Redding Area
Job #: SB-1801-01

Post Date: 01/16/2018

Employment Details: Temporary, Non-Exempt
40 hours/week, Up to 48 weeks/year
Wage: $12.25 - $13.88 (DOEd.)

Shasta Head Start

Founded in 1965, Shasta Head Start is dedicated to providing comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, disabilities, and mental health services to low-income children and families. Shasta Head Start’s 285 staff serve nearly 900 children and families in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties.

We are committed to best practices in child development, education and family advocacy through the delivery of comprehensive program services in a timely and consistent manner. We strive to empower individuals and families to achieve their maximum potential in an environment which respects their value and dignity.

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a Full-time Substitute with a proven track record of early childhood teaching experience. If you enjoy building relationships, hard work and innovation, providing excellence, and want to have fun with your fellow employees, you may be who we are looking for.

Under the direct supervision of the Head Teacher or Site Supervisor, the Full-time Substitute will support classroom staff in providing care and education to children in a Head Start classroom.
Qualifications/Requirements

· Twelve (12) units of Early Childhood Education including core classes: Human/Child Development (3 units), Family, Child and Community (3 units), and Program/Curriculum (3 units).

· A.A. degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree preferred.

· Six (6) months related experience.

(One year related experience desired.)

· Must have or obtain a Child Development Matrix Permit at the Associate Teacher level or higher within one year of hire date. Must maintain Child Development permit until desired education obtained.

· Must have and maintain current EMSA First Aid/CPR.

· Ability to effectively communicate, both individually and in group settings, with community members, groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families.

· Ability to plan and facilitate group and individual experiences for children according to their needs, strengths and interests.

· Ability to work with others in supporting a positive work environment.

· Ability to speak with groups or individual parents regarding child development, curriculum planning, goal setting, and kindergarten readiness.

· Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher.

· Pre-employment requirements:
o Valid California Drivers License and clean DMV record.

o Criminal Background Check Required.

o Pre-Employment Strength Assessment.

o Pre-Employment Drug Test.

o Pre-Employment TB Test.

Responsibilities/Duties

· Assist classroom staff in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy work environment.

· Assist in the compliance of Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulations, and Community Care Licensing requirements.

· Support classroom staff in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment process.

· Model appropriate behavior and interact in a positive, friendly and courteous manner with children, staff, families and community volunteers in order to build and foster responsive relationships.

· Assist in the supervision and management of children in the classroom.

· Provide services as bus monitor (where applicable).

Physical Requirements

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from waist to shoulder. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lifts 50 pounds from floor to waist. The employee must be able to push/pull up to 75 pounds horizontally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits

Shasta Head Start offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
· Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance.

· Paid Time Off (PTO).

· 15 paid holidays per year.

· 401(k) to eligible employees after one year.

· Extensive training opportunities.

Additional Information

Unofficial Transcripts and/or proof of degree required. To complete your application, please submit transcripts or proof of degree via fax to 530-243-8601; or mail to 375 Lake Boulevard, Suite# 100 Redding, CA 96003.

Shasta Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer