Preschool Housed Substitute

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Coronado Head Start - Catalina, AZ 85739Position Type: 20-40 hours/week - July thru MayEducation Level: High School Diploma or GEDSalary Range: $15.45 - $15.93 HourlyTravel Percentage: In TownJob Shift: Day (M-F) Approx 7:30am - 3:30pmJob Category: EducationLocation:


Coronado Head Start 3401 E. Wilds Rd, #17 Tucson, AZ 85739


Salary Range:  $15.45 - $15.84 per hour

Position Type: Part time, variable hours M- F between 7:30am - 4:30pm, in person, may require occasional evening and weekend work for special events

Classification: Hourly

Supervisor: Center Manager

Supervises: None

 

Job Summary

Child-Parent Centers (CPC) is seeking professionals who share our values and principles for building trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Successful candidates welcome individual differences and perspectives, respect cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and are sensitive to current circumstances. Candidates display a commitment to teamwork, open communication, and are eager to work in a fast-paced, high quality preschool environment. This is a great opportunity for organized and dependable early childhood professionals with strong work ethic and a desire to grow. CPC provides opportunities and financial support for housed substitutes to grow professionally including attainment of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, an associate degree, and potentially a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development. If you are interested in working in an early childhood center and are interested in joining our growing team, we encourage you to apply.

 

The housed substitute position is an entry-level part-time position that provides classroom, food service, and custodial support to Head Start Centers located in the community. This position is funded to work four (4) hours per day Monday through Friday; however, circumstances at the center could lead to actual work hours up to eight (8) hours per day. The ideal candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule with limited advance notice. This position requires the applicant be able to report to and from different centers within the community using a personal vehicle.

 

Benefits:


Paid Leave - 24 paid holidays and up to 5 days paid Sick leave each year.
Insurance benefits eligible for medical and dental if requirements met under the Affordable Care Act.
Retirement Plan - Agency contribution after years of services and hours eligibility criteria are met, and employee 401k deferral once eligibility is met.


 

Minimum Qualifications:


Must be 18 years of age.
High School Diploma OR GED
Read, write, and speak English
Submit a current AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date


 

Required Competencies:


Accountability and Dependability
Adaptability and Flexibility
Safety Focus
Listening
Building Relationships
Teamwork
Development and Continual Learning
Technology


 

Other Requirements (post hire)


Must be able to travel to and from various sites as needed.
Must be able to travel outside their assigned area in company-owned vehicle. This travel could begin before daylight hours and continue after sundown in some situations.
Provide proof of immunizations:  MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Tdap (adult Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), and a Tuberculosis assessment.
Able to pass a company paid physical exam prior to starting work.
Able to pass a criminal background check.
Must be able to prove the right to work in the USA by providing appropriate documents to complete the Federal I-9 form.
Must possess or have the ability to possess and keep current certification in First Aid Training/CPR training including Infants and Children.
Must possess or have the ability to possess and keep current a Food Handlers Certificate issued by the Arizona health department


 

Desired Qualifications:


Six (6) months prior experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
Possess a Child Development Associate credential (CDA) for preschool classroom-based services
Possess an associate degree from a recognized educational institution in the field of Early Childhood Education or closely related field as determined by the agency.
Able to read, write, and speak Spanish.


 

Work Environment:


Indoor classroom temperature controlled
Outdoor playground exposure to hot and cold
Possible exposure to communicable illness, blood borne pathogens
Exposure to cleaning and sanitizing chemicals


 

Physical Requirements

Frequently


Stooping, bending, reaching
Moving quickly around objects (run, jump, jog)
Up and down from carpet/floor and/or 12-14chairs
Lift children (3-5 year old children) {30 40 lb}


Occasionally


Picking up and dropping off supplies
Push and pull furniture {20 to 50lb}
Lifting +/- 5