The position of Food Services Technician II (FST II) is responsible for assisting the Lead FST with ordering, preparing, serving and documentation of meals and snacks. It includes following menus and all phases of kitchen operations including inventory control. The position contributes to the smooth operations and functioning of the kitchen in adherence to health and food safety codes and the strict cleanliness of the kitchen and food service and storage areas. The position may prepare foods for infants and toddlers and/or preschool children following the CACFP standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assists in preparation and serves food items on menus approved by a registered dietitian/nutritionist and assists in any food related activities.
• Ensures that standardized recipes are followed and appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in accordance with the CACFP meal requirements.
• Assists Lead FST with receiving, inventory, storage of food and clean-up of central kitchen and equipment. 
• Ensures that there is an established system for cleaning the kitchen and storage rooms so that they are always kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Responsible for complying with all local, state and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation.
• Completes a weekly inventory of all food, both perishable and non-perishable. Ensures that inventory is secure.
• Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor or leadership staff.

The position of Food Services Technician II (FST II) is responsible for assisting the Lead FST with ordering, preparing, serving and documentation of meals and snacks. It includes following menus and all phases of kitchen operations including inventory control. The position contributes to the smooth operations and functioning of the kitchen in adherence to health and food safety codes and the strict cleanliness of the kitchen and food service and storage areas. The position may prepare foods for infants and toddlers and/or preschool children following the CACFP standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assists in preparation and serves food items on menus approved by a registered dietitian/nutritionist and assists in any food related activities.
• Ensures that standardized recipes are followed and appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in accordance with the CACFP meal requirements.
• Assists Lead FST with receiving, inventory, storage of food and clean-up of central kitchen and equipment. 
• Ensures that there is an established system for cleaning the kitchen and storage rooms so that they are always kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Responsible for complying with all local, state and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation.
• Completes a weekly inventory of all food, both perishable and non-perishable. Ensures that inventory is secure.
• Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor or leadership staff.

At Mid-Cumberland CAA Head Start we empower children and families to reach their potential now and throughout life.

Job Summary:

This position serves as a Teacher Assistant for the Head Start or Early Head Start program within the MCCAA Head Start/Early Head Start service area.  The Teacher Assistant will work collaboratively with the Teacher to ensure the successful operation and implementation of the Head Start/Early Head Start curriculum.  Job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
• Addresses challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills and partnering with families to support the child at home.
• Uses observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.
• Record Keeping and Reporting
• On-going Monitoring/Self-assessment
• Planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy and phonemic, print, and numeracy awareness.
• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Supporting the social and emotional development of children.
• Encouraging the involvement of the families of the children in the Head Start program and supporting the development of relationships between children and their families.
• Act as bus monitor as required.
• Other tasks as needed

Requirements:

• The minimum education requirement is a High School Diploma/GED
• A Preschool CDA credential is preferred.
• Must obtain a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) within 60 days of hire.

The position of Food Services Technician (FST) is responsible for the ordering, preparing, serving and documentation of meals and snacks. It includes following menus and all phases of kitchen operations including inventory control. The position contributes to the smooth operations and functioning of the kitchen in adherence to health and food safety codes and the strict cleanliness of the kitchen and food service and storage areas. The position may prepare foods for infants and toddlers and/or preschool children following the CACFP standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepares and serves food items on menus approved by a registered dietitian/nutritionist and assists in any food related activities.
• Oversees maintenance of inventory for all necessary supplies, food and equipment used for food services operations.
• Ensures that standardized recipes are followed and appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served in accordance with the CACFP meal requirements.
• Responsible for proper receiving, inventory, storage of food and clean-up of central kitchen and equipment. 
• Ensures that there is an established system for cleaning the kitchen and storage rooms so that they are always kept in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Responsible for complying with all local, state and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation.
• Completes a weekly inventory of all food, both perishable and non-perishable. Ensures that inventory is secure.
• Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or leadership staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of an High School Diploma/GED
• Previous institutional food service experience preferred
• Servsafe certification preferred. 

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MCCAA is an EOE, Drug Free Workplace

At Mid-Cumberland CAA Head Start we empower children and families to reach their potential now and throughout life.

Job Summary:

This position serves as a Teacher Assistant for the Head Start program.  The TA will work collaboratively with the Teacher to ensure the successful operation and implementation of the Head Start curriculum.  Job functions include, but not limited to:

• Maintaining a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
• Addresses challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills and partnering with families to support the child at home.
• Uses observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.
• Record Keeping and Reporting
• On-going Monitoring/Self-assessment
• Planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy and phonemic, print, and numeracy awareness.
• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Supporting the social and emotional development of children.
• Encouraging the involvement of the families of the children in the Head Start program and supporting the development of relationships between children and their families.
• Act as bus monitor as required.
• Other tasks as needed

Requirements:

• The minimum education requirement is a High School Diploma/GED
• A Preschool CDA credential is preferred.
• Must obtain a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) within 60 days of hire.

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MCCAA is an EOE, Drug Free Workplace

At Mid-Cumberland CAA Head Start we empower children and families to reach their potential now and throughout life.

Job Summary:

This position serves as a Teacher Assistant for the Head Start program.  The TA will work collaboratively with the Teacher to ensure the successful operation and implementation of the Head Start curriculum.  Job functions include, but not limited to:

• Maintaining a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
• Addresses challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills and partnering with families to support the child at home.
• Uses observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.
• Record Keeping and Reporting
• On-going Monitoring/Self-assessment
• Planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy and phonemic, print, and numeracy awareness.
• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Supporting the social and emotional development of children.
• Encouraging the involvement of the families of the children in the Head Start program and supporting the development of relationships between children and their families.
• Act as bus monitor as required.
• Other tasks as needed

Requirements:

• The minimum education requirement is a High School Diploma/GED
• A Preschool CDA credential is preferred.
• Must obtain a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) within 60 days of hire.

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MCCAA is an EOE, Drug Free Workplace

Mission Statement

At Mid-Cumberland Head Start we empower children and families to reach their potential now and throughout life.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Family Services Coordinator is primarily responsible for achieving the following outcomes for the Head Start program:

• Provides assistance, referrals, resources, workshops, trainings, and follow-up for enrolled families
• Facilitates, and provides assistance and guidance to Parent Committee
• Provides leadership and volunteer opportunities for parents and community
• Completes, monitors and follows up on Family Partnership Agreements on enrolled families, identifying family needs
• Maintains a current directory of community resources; is knowledgeable of local social service agencies and services they provide.
• Recruit children for the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.
• Serves as an advocate for Head Start/EHS families when necessary.
• Provides assistance to families to meet overall goal of self-sufficiency
• Ensures effective communication and cooperation between center and community agencies
• Collects data and prepares reports for various Head Start and Early Head Start staff members including the Family Partnership Coordinator, Community Partnership Coordinator, Area Manager, Data Entry, and others as requested.
• Reviews and monitors data for completeness and accuracy.
• Updates social service data as requested.
• Schedules appointments and takes children and parents to appointments as required
• Keep parents informed through letters, newsletters, home visits, and telephone calls.
• Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training and training conferences as assigned, which may include local, state, regional and national groups. This includes attending pre-service and in-service training.
• Works in the Head Start or Early Head Start classroom as requested by Supervisor.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Human Services, Family Studies, Social Work, CDFS or a related field
• Previous work with families in the area of social services.

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At Mid-Cumberland C.A.A. Head Start/EHS we empower children and families to reach their potential now and throughout life.

Job Summary:

This position serves as an Area Manager for a MCCAA Head Start and/or Early Head Start site. The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate competency to perform functions to include, but not limited to, the following:

• Plans, designs, monitors, manages, and evaluates the services delivery of all the Head Start and Early Head Start components in compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start regulations, licensing requirements, local operational plans and procedures and other applicable regulations at their site.
• Directs and supervises center staff, provides leadership, training, monitoring, and assistance necessary for satisfactory performance and the effective, efficient delivery of center services in compliance with program and personnel policies and procedures and other applicable regulations.
• Monitors the documentation, record-keeping, and reporting requirements for the component service areas and center operations.
• Provides leadership and volunteer opportunities for parents and community.
• Serves as an advocate for Head Start families when necessary.
• Ensures effective communication and cooperation between center and community agencies.
• Attend and participate in meetings, work groups, team meetings, committees, workshops, individual training, and training conferences as assigned.

Requirements:

The minimum education requirement is a BA/SS in Early Childhood or Child Development, or other related degree. Supervisory experience also preferred.

At Mid-Cumberland Head Start we empower children and families to reach their potential now and throughout life.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Health and Nutrition Coordinator is primarily responsible for achieving the following outcomes for the Head Start/Early Head Start program:

•  Participates in the design, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the Health and Nutrition component systems and service delivery system in compliance with all required regulations.
• Develops and provides training and technical assistance for staff and parents to assure component service delivery and integration of program services in compliance with the programs policies and procedures and the Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards.

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 Primary Responsiblities:

• Assists with the completion of health reports and the tracking of health services.
• Reviews and monitors data for completeness and accuracy.
• Act as bus driver and/or monitor as required.
• Updates health files and social service data as requested.
• Schedules appointments for health, dental or disability services and takes children and parents to appointments as required
• Keep parents informed through letters, newsletters, home visits, and telephone calls.
• Prepares children for services prior to the day of service to eliminate fear.
• Assist with parent meetings or trainings.
• Assist in the Head Start or Early Head Start classrooms as requested by leadership.
• 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, which may include local, state, regional and national groups. This includes attending pre-service and in-service training.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements:

• The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) within 60 days of hire.
• Previous work with medical records, health screenings, or other medical experience.
• Computer knowledge and ability in MS Word and MS Excel.

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