Head Start Teacher Aide/Cook/Janitor Substitute

Summary:

This position is responsible for filling in as a substitute and carrying out Head Start/Early Head Start duties as assigned by the lead teacher and the Anchorage office staff. This position assists the lead teacher in providing quality education in the classroom, home visits, and socializations, providing excellent supervision and educational activities for the children enrolled in the program. This position is responsible for all aspects of the Head Start nutrition program and janitorial services to ensure the center complies with Head Start Performance Standards, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and environmental health and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible to oversee all aspects of Head Start nutrition and food service program including menu planning, food ordering, food procurement and storage, budgeting, food preparation, mealtimes, nutrition activities with children, and kitchen sanitation.
• Prepare meals according to standard meal patterns in a safe, timely, and sanitary manner.
• Maintain detailed records of daily meal counts, menus and meal records in accordance with requirements of the CACFP.
• Maintain a safe clean and healthy Head Start facility in accordance with Chugachmiut and Head Start performance standards.
• Coordinate and conduct all cleaning activities with Head Start lead teachers.
• Maintain daily/weekly cleaning schedule for the Head Start center.
• Assist lead teacher in developing and implementing age appropriate lessons plans for the children in attendance.
• Prepares classroom and materials as requested/directed by teacher to be used in daily/weekly schedule.
• Assists the teacher in meeting the needs of all children.
• Promote learning by modeling and demonstrating appropriate behaviors including, but not limited to: social interaction, table manners, classroom conduct, etc.
• Assists children with personal needs including, but not limited to: assistance in eating, using the restroom, personal hygiene, instructional support, and first aid.
• Assist lead teacher as needed in completing home visits.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information and records for children and families enrolled in the Head Start Program.
• Follow all Chugachmiut Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Complete all duties as assigned by the lead teacher and/or Anchorage office staff.

Work Environment:

Chugachmiut employees strive both for excellence in the services they provide and, through our Employee Values Statement, to serve with integrity. This requires working in an environment where transparency and effective communication is essential. Chugachmiut has tools and training to assist employees in sharing problems with a focus on resolving issues and correcting defective processes.

Customer Service:

• Greet both internal and external customers with eye contact and a smile.
• Solicit and respond to client feedback to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Regular and punctual attendance is expected without excessive absences.
• Present professional behavior and appearance while representing Chugachmiut.
• Practice and promote effective collaboration to accomplish the goals and objectives of the team.
• Support the Mission and Value Statements of Chugachmiut by creating solutions that add value to the operations of Chugachmiut.

Physical Environment:

The following demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position requires: the ability to sit for long period of time, normal range of hearing and eyesight, eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as computer keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and may be required to lift approximately 30 pounds. Travel to remote locations by boat, snowmobile, ATV or small plane is required and employee must be willing and able to travel.

Hours of Work:

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Chugachmiut maintains a drug and alcohol and/non-smoking work environment.

Qualifications:

• Eighteen years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.

• Previous experience working with preschool children is preferred.
• Must obtain State of Alaska Food Safety Card or Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate before preparing meals, and update as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to follow the directives of the lead teacher and the Anchorage office staff.
• Able to accept and learn education theories and techniques.
• Ability to organize materials and data.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to meet paperwork deadlines and submit to Head Start office.
• Able to maintain prompt meal service according to the daily classroom schedule.