NMCAA Preschool – Substitutes needed throughout our 10 county region of Northwest Michigan. *** Antrim County, Benzie County, Charlevoix County, Emmet County, Grand Traverse County, Kalkaska County, Leelanau County, Missaukee County, Roscommon County and Wexford County ***

Purpose:
To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families.

Position Objectives:

• Comply with and utilize the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, State of Michigan Child Care Center Licensing Rules, the Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-Kindergarten, GSRP Implementation Manual (GSRP funded), Great Start to Quality, Program Procedure Manual Guidance, 5 Year Grant, USDA/CACFP/MDE Requirements, and NMCAA Personnel Polices.
• Act in a manner that is conducive to the welfare of children.
• Assist in ensuring the facilities are conducive to the welfare of children.
• Ensure appropriate care and supervision of children at all times.
• Assist in administering day-to-day operations.
• Team with staff to administer day-to-day operations.
• Team with staff in the planning and implementation of classroom activities.
• Oversee food service operations.
• Shop for groceries.
• Able to transport food in personal vehicle from vendor to site, as needed.
• Commitment to making progress toward program goals on an ongoing basis.

Head Start Substitutes must have a CDA credential, be enrolled in a CDA credential program
that will be completed within two years from the date of hire, have an associate or bachelor’s
degree (in any area), or be enrolled in a program leading to such a degree.

Proof of COVID vaccination required, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.

NMCAA Preschool – Substitutes Needed throughout our 10 county region

Do you like summers off? How about working during the school day?

Do you dream of promoting a culture of support and empowerment by

teaching and leading our community's youth, while encompassing the whole family?

We proudly promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services to enrolled children and families. If this sounds interesting to YOU, please inquire about joining our team! Hours and number of weeks per year will vary. $13.00 - $14.00 per hour depending on credentials. EOE. For details visit www.nmcaa.net.

• Proof of COVID vaccination required, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption.