Rolling Plains Management Corporation is now accepting applications for Substitutes for its Head Start Program in Archer City. Rolling Plains Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

The Substitute Teacher is responsible to the Center Director in the Child Development Center for which the substitute is working. The Substitute is responsible for assisting teaching staff daily classroom activities and in interacting appropriately with children.

Head Start is committed to establishing a learning environment in which children, parents, and staff can teach and learn from one another. To accomplish this goal, staff must display sensitivity to and knowledge of the community's cultural differences and issues. All Head Start staff shall agree to abide by the program's standards of conduct introduced during pre-service and/or orientation. Employee orientation, pre-service and in-service training are provided in order to assist staff and volunteers in acquiring or increasing the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their job responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Teacher assistant or daycare experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Must embrace the principle of the parent as the primary educator and support attachment of parent and child.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Ability and desire to work with diverse populations required.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and procedures required.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in the workplace.