Early Childhood Program Substitute

Waldo Community Action Partners is hiring Substitutes for it's Early Childhood Program!

Sign on Incentive of $1,000 Available – $200 payable after successful completion of 90 days, $300 payable after successful completion of 6 months and $500 after successful completion of one year.

Monthly Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement available- ranges from $240 up to $540 monthly, dependent on current Maine Roads to Quality tier, is available for all active, full and part-time employees in our Early Childhood Program.

WCAP is a charitable, educational, 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization. It is designed to utilize and mobilize public and private resources to assist low-income Waldo County residents in the alleviation of poverty and address its underlying causes.

WCAP's Early Childhood Program services children and families in Waldo County. Pre-K programs are available in school districts where WCAP collaborates with the public schools. Early Head Start serves families with infants and toddlers (birth to three years old or expectant families. Services are home-based or center-based. Center-based options allow children ages 0-3 to interact in a classroom environment with other young children.

Substitutes may be located at any of WCAP's Early Childhood Program Sites including Belfast, Searsport, Morrill, Monroe, Unity, Winterport, Brooks, and Liberty.

The Substitute acts in the position of a regular classroom or kitchen staff.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Classroom Responsibility

1. Work closely with Teacher and other staff members in a cooperative manner.

2. Assist Teacher in planning and implementing a daily program which meets the needs of groups of children.

3. Greet children on arrival and departures.

4. Assist children with learning the process of dressing and undressing themselves (i.e.: outdoor clothing.)

5. Supervise activities in classroom environment.

6. Assist with outdoor supervision and activities.

7. Assist children with hygiene activities (handwashing, toothbrushing).

8. Assist with mealtimes by eating with the children encouraging conversations and table manners.

9. Ensure safety of children at all times by close, active supervision.

10. Share observations on children as requested by Teacher.

11. Recognize and report signs of illness and other concerns to the Teacher.

12. Maintain confidentiality of parent and/or child concerns at all times.

13. Show flexibility and cooperation while working in the center.

14. Keep accurate time sheet and submit it to supervisor for payroll purposes on the time bi-weekly time schedule.

15. Supports the classroom to maintain appropriate requirements for Maine Child Care Licensing and Head Start Standards at all times.

Kitchen Responsibility

1. Follows weekly menus as provided by Nutrition Coordinator.

2. Plans work schedule so that food production flows smoothly and meals are prepared on schedule.

3. Follows standardized recipes and uses portion control methods in the weighing/measuring of meal components.

4. Prepares, cooks and serves breakfast, lunch and snack according to menus to meet CACFP and Head Start regulations.

5. Ensures that special diets are adhered to.

6. Purchases and/or picks up food and non-food supplies at designated location as necessary to meet menu requirements.

7. Stores food and non-food supplies in a sanitary and orderly manner.

8. Maintains clean kitchen, storage, and serving areas on daily basis.

9. Wash and sanitize utensils and dishes thoroughly.

10. Maintains a clean neat appearance of self, including closed toed shoes, restrained hair, and a clean apron.

General Requirements

· Must be able to pass a physical examination and TB screening.

· Must have adequate transportation, a valid driver's license and meet WCAP's insurance requirements.

· Must meet WCAP’s background clearance requirements.

· Valid Criminal Record History Check (CHRC) through DOE.

Experience and Skill Requirements

The following experience and skills are considered essential:

· Participate in initial Substitute Teacher Training course.

· Participate in annual Substitute Teacher Refresher course.

Education Requirements

The following education requirements are considered essential:

· High School graduate or equivalent.

** All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated

A detailed job description is available on our website: www.waldocap.org. Please submit a completed WCAP employment application also available on our website to: Human Resources, WCAP, PO Box 130, Belfast, ME 04915. This position will remain open until a suitable applicant is found. WCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: In person