Mission Statement:
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.
Summary:
The Staff Resource & Behavior Coach is responsible for coaching staff in implementing the Positive Behavior Support Framework to fidelity and supporting the behavioral, social, and emotional health of all children enrolled in assigned Head Start/Early Head Start Centers within the Mid-Cumberland Head Start/Early Head Start Program. The Staff Resource & Behavior Coach will provide families with strategies, techniques, and resources to support children's social skills and emotional wellness at school and home.
Exceptional Benefits Package
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✅ Professional Development Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
Specific Job Duties:
Be familiar with Head Start Performance Standards, the Positive Behavior Support Framework, NAEYC, and all program delivery systems, including Tennessee Division Human Services policies and procedures.Establish comfortable and respectful relationships with staff, families, and children.Assist and be available for site staff regularly (up to 75% of time spent in classrooms).Conduct observations to create opportunities for discussion that incorporate new approaches into classroom practices.Provide feedback in a supportive, instructional, and nonjudgmental manner.Support staff through individualized learning styles and model best practices to develop support plans, with appropriate curriculum planning, in collaboration with staff to increase competence and development.Role model the use of positive language, strategy execution, and guidance techniques to increase positive teacher-child interactions.Coach staff on the implementation of the Positive Behavior Support Framework to ensure comprehensive, developmentally appropriate strategies that support mental health and social-emotional development, increasing positive classroom climates.Work collaboratively with all staff and families to achieve positive child outcomes and serve as an advocate when necessary.Provide teachers and parents with appropriate resources to expand their knowledge in supporting the social and emotional well-being of children (e.g., conferences, parent meetings, trainings, newsletters, home visits, calls).Work collaboratively with the Mental Health Disability & Behavior Coordinator.Complete, conduct, and manage special projects and assignments delegated to assist in program operations.Assume the role of teacher in the absence of the assigned teacher when necessary.Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, training sessions, and conferences as assigned, which may include local, state, regional, and national groups. This includes pre-service and in-service training.Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency and submit necessary documentation to the Finance Department.Comply with Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency Policies and Procedures, all Head Start Performance Standards, and the Mid-Cumberland Head Start Operations Manual, as well as other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards, CACFP, TN Department of Health, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.Education and Experience Qualifications:
Education: B.A. or B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years’ experience in training, psychology, behavior modification, early childhood education, or a related field.
Mission Statement:
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.
Summary:
The Staff Resource & Behavior Coach is responsible for coaching staff in implementing the Positive Behavior Support Framework to fidelity and supporting the behavioral, social, and emotional health of all children enrolled in assigned Head Start/Early Head Start Centers within the Mid-Cumberland Head Start/Early Head Start Program. The Staff Resource & Behavior Coach will provide families with strategies, techniques, and resources to support children's social skills and emotional wellness at school and home.
Exceptional Benefits Package
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✅ Professional Development Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
Specific Job Duties:
Be familiar with Head Start Performance Standards, the Positive Behavior Support Framework, NAEYC, and all program delivery systems, including Tennessee Division Human Services policies and procedures.Establish comfortable and respectful relationships with staff, families, and children.Assist and be available for site staff regularly (up to 75% of time spent in classrooms).Conduct observations to create opportunities for discussion that incorporate new approaches into classroom practices.Provide feedback in a supportive, instructional, and nonjudgmental manner.Support staff through individualized learning styles and model best practices to develop support plans, with appropriate curriculum planning, in collaboration with staff to increase competence and development.Role model the use of positive language, strategy execution, and guidance techniques to increase positive teacher-child interactions.Coach staff on the implementation of the Positive Behavior Support Framework to ensure comprehensive, developmentally appropriate strategies that support mental health and social-emotional development, increasing positive classroom climates.Work collaboratively with all staff and families to achieve positive child outcomes and serve as an advocate when necessary.Provide teachers and parents with appropriate resources to expand their knowledge in supporting the social and emotional well-being of children (e.g., conferences, parent meetings, trainings, newsletters, home visits, calls).Work collaboratively with the Mental Health Disability & Behavior Coordinator.Complete, conduct, and manage special projects and assignments delegated to assist in program operations.Assume the role of teacher in the absence of the assigned teacher when necessary.Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, training sessions, and conferences as assigned, which may include local, state, regional, and national groups. This includes pre-service and in-service training.Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency and submit necessary documentation to the Finance Department.Comply with Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency Policies and Procedures, all Head Start Performance Standards, and the Mid-Cumberland Head Start Operations Manual, as well as other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards, CACFP, TN Department of Health, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.Education and Experience Qualifications:
Education: B.A. or B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years’ experience in training, psychology, behavior modification, early childhood education, or a related field.
Mission Statement:
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.
Summary:
The Staff Resource & Behavior Coach is responsible for coaching staff in implementing the Positive Behavior Support Framework to fidelity and supporting the behavioral, social, and emotional health of all children enrolled in assigned Head Start/Early Head Start Centers within the Mid-Cumberland Head Start/Early Head Start Program. The Staff Resource & Behavior Coach will provide families with strategies, techniques, and resources to support children's social skills and emotional wellness at school and home.
Exceptional Benefits Package
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✅ Professional Development Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
Specific Job Duties:
Be familiar with Head Start Performance Standards, the Positive Behavior Support Framework, NAEYC, and all program delivery systems, including Tennessee Division Human Services policies and procedures.Establish comfortable and respectful relationships with staff, families, and children.Assist and be available for site staff regularly (up to 75% of time spent in classrooms).Conduct observations to create opportunities for discussion that incorporate new approaches into classroom practices.Provide feedback in a supportive, instructional, and nonjudgmental manner.Support staff through individualized learning styles and model best practices to develop support plans, with appropriate curriculum planning, in collaboration with staff to increase competence and development.Role model the use of positive language, strategy execution, and guidance techniques to increase positive teacher-child interactions.Coach staff on the implementation of the Positive Behavior Support Framework to ensure comprehensive, developmentally appropriate strategies that support mental health and social-emotional development, increasing positive classroom climates.Work collaboratively with all staff and families to achieve positive child outcomes and serve as an advocate when necessary.Provide teachers and parents with appropriate resources to expand their knowledge in supporting the social and emotional well-being of children (e.g., conferences, parent meetings, trainings, newsletters, home visits, calls).Work collaboratively with the Mental Health Disability & Behavior Coordinator.Complete, conduct, and manage special projects and assignments delegated to assist in program operations.Assume the role of teacher in the absence of the assigned teacher when necessary.Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, training sessions, and conferences as assigned, which may include local, state, regional, and national groups. This includes pre-service and in-service training.Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency and submit necessary documentation to the Finance Department.Comply with Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency Policies and Procedures, all Head Start Performance Standards, and the Mid-Cumberland Head Start Operations Manual, as well as other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards, CACFP, TN Department of Health, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.Education and Experience Qualifications:
Education: B.A. or B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years’ experience in training, psychology, behavior modification, early childhood education, or a related field.
Mission Statement:
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.
Summary:
The Staff Resource & Behavior Coach is responsible for coaching staff in implementing the Positive Behavior Support Framework to fidelity and supporting the behavioral, social, and emotional health of all children enrolled in assigned Head Start/Early Head Start Centers within the Mid-Cumberland Head Start/Early Head Start Program. The Staff Resource & Behavior Coach will provide families with strategies, techniques, and resources to support children's social skills and emotional wellness at school and home.
Exceptional Benefits Package
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✅ Professional Development Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
Specific Job Duties:
Be familiar with Head Start Performance Standards, the Positive Behavior Support Framework, NAEYC, and all program delivery systems, including Tennessee Division Human Services policies and procedures.Establish comfortable and respectful relationships with staff, families, and children.Assist and be available for site staff regularly (up to 75% of time spent in classrooms).Conduct observations to create opportunities for discussion that incorporate new approaches into classroom practices.Provide feedback in a supportive, instructional, and nonjudgmental manner.Support staff through individualized learning styles and model best practices to develop support plans, with appropriate curriculum planning, in collaboration with staff to increase competence and development.Role model the use of positive language, strategy execution, and guidance techniques to increase positive teacher-child interactions.Coach staff on the implementation of the Positive Behavior Support Framework to ensure comprehensive, developmentally appropriate strategies that support mental health and social-emotional development, increasing positive classroom climates.Work collaboratively with all staff and families to achieve positive child outcomes and serve as an advocate when necessary.Provide teachers and parents with appropriate resources to expand their knowledge in supporting the social and emotional well-being of children (e.g., conferences, parent meetings, trainings, newsletters, home visits, calls).Work collaboratively with the Mental Health Disability & Behavior Coordinator.Complete, conduct, and manage special projects and assignments delegated to assist in program operations.Assume the role of teacher in the absence of the assigned teacher when necessary.Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, training sessions, and conferences as assigned, which may include local, state, regional, and national groups. This includes pre-service and in-service training.Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency and submit necessary documentation to the Finance Department.Comply with Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency Policies and Procedures, all Head Start Performance Standards, and the Mid-Cumberland Head Start Operations Manual, as well as other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards, CACFP, TN Department of Health, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.Education and Experience Qualifications:
Education: B.A. or B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Child and Family Studies, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years’ experience in training, psychology, behavior modification, early childhood education, or a related field.
Mission Statement:
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.
Summary:
The Child Development & Health Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning and monitoring of the child development, health, and nutrition component systems in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.
Exceptional Benefits Package
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✅ Professional Development Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide leadership, training, monitoring, and assistance necessary for the Head Start/Early Head Start family service, health, and nutrition components to ensure service delivery compliance.Support Family Services and Health Specialists in completing and documenting all required health screenings within Head Start Performance Standards (HSPS) timelines.Assist center staff in coordinating community partners to meet 45/90-day health screening requirements.Monitor and provide technical assistance to ensure child records reflect age-appropriate preventive and primary medical and oral healthcare.Assist with the delivery and inventory of health, safety, and nutrition supplies.Conduct observations assessing environments for safety, health, and nutrition practices; respond to identified deficiencies or training needs.Prepare weekly reports and submit them to the Child Development & Health Manager.Provide coaching and modeling for staff to ensure compliance with health, nutrition, and safety policies and procedures.Conduct coaching of Food Service staff through observations, monitoring, and feedback visits.Serve as a second staff member when necessary to accompany children to dental appointments.Assist with providing family, health, nutrition, mental health, and safety trainings for families in collaboration with Family Service Associates.Assist in planning and executing the Health Services Advisory Committee Meeting.Support child injury analysis efforts.Assist with food production and food supply orders.Attend and participate in meetings, committees, training workshops, and conferences at local, state, regional, and national levels.Serve as an advocate for Head Start families when needed.Assist with special projects and assignments delegated by Head Start/Early Head Start Management Staff.Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.Secure and document in-kind contributions and volunteer support.Ensure compliance with all Head Start Performance Standards, MCCAA policies, and applicable early childhood regulations, including DHS Licensing Standards, TN Department of Health, CACFP, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.Education & Experience Qualifications:
Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Family Studies, Health, or a related field required.Experience:Minimum of three (3) years of experience in health or a related field.Mission Statement:
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.
Summary:
The Finance Specialist assists with the effective and efficient operation of the Fiscal Management system in the MCCAA Head Start/Early Head Start Program.
Exceptional Benefits Package
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✅ Professional Development Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
Specific Job Duties:
Assists with the fiscal management system in compliance with the Administrative Plan, federal and local regulations, Head Start/Early Head Start regulations, local policies and procedures, and other applicable regulations.Assists with documentation, recordkeeping, processing, and reporting requirements for purchasing and procurement, financial expenditures, and budget planning and preparation utilizing various programs, including but not limited to MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Cane Garden Bay.Compilation and modification of fiscal documents, including spreadsheets for Head Start, Early Head Start, In-Kind, and CACFP.Secures and maintains bids received from vendors, maintaining and updating vendor bid lists.Communicates with suppliers to schedule and/or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed deliveries, or other problems.Assists with purchase requisitions for all supplies and equipment.Assists in planning and execution of special events, including annual pre-service, monthly management meetings, and training activities.Assists in the reporting and inventory of agency supplies and equipment.Provides general office assistance to maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility.Serves as an advocate for Head Start families when necessary.Assists with special projects and assignments delegated by the Head Start/Early Head Start Director and Assistant Director to assist in the administration and operation of the program.Recruits children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.Attends and participates in meetings, workgroups, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and training conferences as assigned, which may include local, state, regional, and national groups.Works to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency.Complies with all Head Start Performance Standards, Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency and Mid-Cumberland Head Start Policies and Procedures, and other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards, CACFP, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.Education and Experience Qualifications:
Education: College, vocational, or technical training in accounting and bookkeeping systems preferred. High School Diploma accepted.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of accounting/bookkeeping/procurement experience.
Mission Statement:
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.
Summary:
The Child Development & Health Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the planning and monitoring of the child development, health, and nutrition component systems in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.
Exceptional Benefits Package
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✅ Professional Development Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide leadership, training, monitoring, and assistance necessary for the Head Start/Early Head Start family service, health, and nutrition components to ensure service delivery compliance.Support Family Services and Health Specialists in completing and documenting all required health screenings within Head Start Performance Standards (HSPS) timelines.Assist center staff in coordinating community partners to meet 45/90-day health screening requirements.Monitor and provide technical assistance to ensure child records reflect age-appropriate preventive and primary medical and oral healthcare.Assist with the delivery and inventory of health, safety, and nutrition supplies.Conduct observations assessing environments for safety, health, and nutrition practices; respond to identified deficiencies or training needs.Prepare weekly reports and submit them to the Child Development & Health Manager.Provide coaching and modeling for staff to ensure compliance with health, nutrition, and safety policies and procedures.Conduct coaching of Food Service staff through observations, monitoring, and feedback visits.Serve as a second staff member when necessary to accompany children to dental appointments.Assist with providing family, health, nutrition, mental health, and safety trainings for families in collaboration with Family Service Associates.Assist in planning and executing the Health Services Advisory Committee Meeting.Support child injury analysis efforts.Assist with food production and food supply orders.Attend and participate in meetings, committees, training workshops, and conferences at local, state, regional, and national levels.Serve as an advocate for Head Start families when needed.Assist with special projects and assignments delegated by Head Start/Early Head Start Management Staff.Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.Secure and document in-kind contributions and volunteer support.Ensure compliance with all Head Start Performance Standards, MCCAA policies, and applicable early childhood regulations, including DHS Licensing Standards, TN Department of Health, CACFP, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.Education & Experience Qualifications:
Education:Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Family Studies, Health, or a related field required.Experience:Minimum of three (3) years of experience in health or a related field.Summary:
The Head Start Teacher assumes primary responsibility for a Head Start classroom, ensuring a high-quality learning environment and fostering the developmental growth of young children.
Exceptional Benefits Package
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✅ Professional Development Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
Specific Duties of the Job:
Oversee all day-to-day operations of the Head Start classroom to ensure smooth operation and service delivery.Assess each child’s developmental level and use this information to support individualized learning.Develop and implement lesson plans with diverse learning materials, activities, and experiences.Engage parents in their child’s education through training, volunteer opportunities, and direct involvement.Maintain consistent communication with parents through various methods such as home visits, conferences, phone calls, and newsletters.Conduct monthly home visits to assist parents in understanding child development and behavioral patterns.Support parents in accessing community resources and services as needed.Assist parents in problem-solving and address concerns collaboratively.Help with meal preparation, cleanup, and dine with children.Participate in classroom and center-wide cleaning duties as required.Train, monitor, and evaluate classroom staff, including volunteers.Collect and maintain required health records and reports.Assist with parent meetings and trainings.Recruit children for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.Attend and participate in meetings, trainings, and conferences at local, state, and national levels.Support efforts to secure volunteer contributions and in-kind donations.Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, including Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing, CACFP, Department of Health, and NAEYC Accreditation.Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.Education and Experience Qualifications:
Education:
Minimum Associate Degree (A.A. or A.A.S.) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.Prefer Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. / B.S.) with a valid Tennessee Teaching License with a Pre-K endorsement.Experience:
Prior experience working with children in a preschool setting.Mission Statement:
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.
Summary:
A Substitute assists in the day-to-day operation of a Head Start center in various capacities, including but not limited to classroom, food service, or family service assistance.
Specific Job Duties:
Assist in planning daily lessons and activities. Assume major classroom responsibilities as requested and as expertise is gained.Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, anecdotal notes, and telephone calls.Assist with preparation and cleanup of all meals; eat meals with the children.Assist in all cleaning duties of both the classroom and the center as requested or required.Provide food service assistance in the absence of the Food Service Technician.Assist with parent meetings or trainings.Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.Attend and participate in meetings, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and conferences as assigned. This includes local, state, regional, and national groups, as well as pre-service and in-service training.Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency and submit necessary documents to the Finance Department.Comply with all Head Start Performance Standards, Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency and Mid-Cumberland Head Start Policies and Procedures, and other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.Education and Experience Qualifications:
Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; CDA credential preferred.
Experience: Previous work with children ages 0-5.
Summary: The Head Start Teacher Assistant assists the Teacher in the day-to-day operation of a Head Start classroom. The Teacher Assistant also assumes the role of the Teacher during an absence of the teacher.
Exceptional Benefits Package
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance
✅ 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
✅ Low-Cost Vision Insurance Available
✅ 5% Employer Contribution to Your 401(k) After One Year of Service — No Employee Contribution Required
✅ Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
✅ Professional Development Opportunities
✅ Meaningful Work Serving Children and Families
Specific Duties of the Job:
Assist in the planning of daily lessons and activities. Assume major responsibilities of the classroom as requested and as expertise is gained.Assist with assessment of each child’s developmental level and use the information acquired from the assessment and other information to assure individualization for each child.Make home visits, work with parents on issues, and participate in problem-solving with parents and/or volunteers.Keep parents informed through conferences, letters, newsletters, anecdotal notes, home visits, and telephone calls.Assist parents in obtaining the community resources and services they need.Collect and provide health information on each child as required by the program.Assist with preparation and cleanup of all meals; eat meals with the children.Assist in all cleaning duties of both the classroom and the center as requested or required.Assist with parent meetings or trainings.Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and training conferences as assigned, including pre-service and in-service training.Work to obtain volunteer and in-kind contributions for the Agency. Submit necessary documents as directed.Comply with all Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency and Mid-Cumberland Head Start Policies and Procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, and other applicable Early Childhood Standards such as DHS Licensing Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.Education and Experience Qualifications:
Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED; CDA credential or Associate’s degree preferred. (Must obtain CDA credential, preschool designation, within 12 months of hire.)Experience: Previous work within a preschool or with children ages 0-5.