Description

Are you interested in joining a dynamic team of people that are committed to working together to improve the wellbeing of individuals and communities?  The Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County has been partnering with low income families and individuals to help them achieve economic and social stability; to build community, and to advocate for social and economic justice since 1967 and has a rich history and strong allies here in Sonoma County.  

On-Call Substitute

Job Description

EXEMPT: No  SALARY LEVEL: $17.86 per hour

DEPARTMENT: Head Start/ Early Head Start LOCATION: Assigned Sonoma County Head Start Site

REPORTS TO: Children's Services Coordinator HOURS:  Variable, On-Call

Date: 04/2024 APPROVED BY: Human Resources Director

AGENCY BACKGROUND:  The objective of Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County (Community Action) is to partner with low-income families and individuals to help them to achieve economic and social empowerment, to build community, and to advocate for social and economic justice.  Community Action operates a wide variety of programs benefiting low-income Sonoma County residents.

Our Mission: CAP Sonoma is a catalyst of equitable transformation, aligning partners and resources to implement values-based, data-driven, community-led solutions that help families reach their full potential.

Our Vision: We see our Sonoma County transformed into an empowered community of thriving families where every child is raised with joy, justice, and connection.

Our Values: Joy, Amor, Esperanza, Equity, Fuerza, Dignity, Inclusión

Our Promise: CAP changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Affirmative action involves determining areas of workforce under-representation, locating qualified protected class candidates by enlarging the recruiting base and developing the skills they need to succeed in those new positions.

Our obligations in this area stem from not only adherence to various state and federal regulations, but also from our commitment to create a culture of inclusiveness and diversity where members of our community thrive and are able to reach their full potential.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

With supervision, substitute for staff in the classroom, preparing and conducting classroom activities, meals and snacks and working with children.  Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the Agency’s policies and applicable federal and state laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Following the direction of regular classroom staff and with their supervision and guidance  work in the classroom on an as needed basis
• Work within health and safety standards for children and adults
• Present daily activities using appropriate materials
• Assist with meals and snacks as needed
• Insure daily cleaning of classroom and playground
• Work closely with teachers and classroom volunteers
• Have meaningful, respectful conversations with children throughout each day
• Maintain warm, friendly and professional working relationships with children, parents and coworkers
• Insure confidentiality of client information and records
• Participate in the team building process within the program by using established communication channels in a constructive and productive manner that enhances the team effort
• The health, safety and supervision of children in the program is essential, therefore every employee is responsible for the care and supervision of children while they are present at the center
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of child development and adult learning styles.
• Understanding of the principles of bilingual and multicultural education.
• Basic oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual, Spanish/English preferred.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to culturally diverse groups and persons from low-income families.
• Basic skills in reading, analyzing, and interpreting procedures and governmental regulations.
• Basic ability to effectively present and relay information and respond to questions
• Basic ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,      common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations with good judgment.
• Basic ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Highly dependable, takes initiative, has good judgment and is able to function with minimal supervision
• A sincere interest in the development of all children and in building partnerships with families

IN ADDITION TO ABOVE:

• Prior to beginning work, must be able to pass the background check DOJ.
• Current TB clearance (within one year).
• MMR, Tdap vaccinations required and Flu shot highly recommended.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• 6 or more units Early Childhood Education preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in outside weather conditions from 45 to 90 minutes a day.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and sometimes noisy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to sit at a desk and sometimes use a computer. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee spends approximately 5% of the time writing and/or keyboarding. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

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