The Impact Support Leader will support the Head Start program in any capacity needed. This would include assisting in the classroom, picking up and delivering lunches, serve as a transportation aid, cover for staff breaks and lunches, and serve as a substitute Teacher. Attends meetings, workshops, and participates in related training when necessary. Establishes and maintains good staff and parent relationships.
- Assist Education Impact Leaders in carrying out activities with children in the classroom as needed as well as the educational program.
- Serve as a substitute Teacher when needed in the classroom.
- Pick up and deliver lunches for the children as needed for various locations.
- Cover for staff breaks and lunches when needed.
- Serve as a transportation aide on the school bus when required.
- Flexible in areas of work schedules and work sites.
- Willing to provide a helping hand when assistance is needed.
- Attends meetings, workshops and other training as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must have a Child Development Associate Certification, High School Diploma or GED.
- Hands-on experience working with preschool children preferred.
- Must be familiar with ethnic background of the children served.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be willing to work with all Head Start staff in any location.
- Must be able to pass the required background checks.
- Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification with three months of employment.
- Must have a physical exam completed and renewed every two years thereafter.
- Must have a Tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to employment.
- Sit 25% of workday
- Stand 75% of workday
- Uses computer, calculator and other office equipment
- Occasionally lift 25 pounds
“Agency employees share in the responsibility to mobilize community resources and promote community awareness in support of Tri-County Community Action Agency’s anti-poverty efforts.”