Support Teacher

Job Details: Job Location: Clinton Head Start and Early Head Start

• Clinton, MO, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $15.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, Support Teacher Part-time Clinton, MO Henry County The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Support Teacher supports the CHS mission by assisting in implementing developmentally appropriate activities in the classroom that support children’s development and ensure health and safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in implementing a routine of developmentally appropriate activities by supporting children’s social, physical, cognitive, ATL and language development Assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood program, by consistently applying MO Childcare Licensing Standards and EHS Performance Standards Commit to the success of the program by maintaining Infant Toddler CPR and First Aid certification, helping prepare materials and classrooms for early care and learning, maintaining ratios while providing coverage in the classroom and supporting general childcare tasks for evening meetings and events.

Follow regulatory compliance by attending meetings and trainings as required by CHS, Licensing, Sanitation, USDA CACFP and EHS requirements. Responsible for the cleanliness of the assigned area by performing general tasks such as but not limited to laundry and common area cleaning and follows guidelines in food preparation and cleaning procedures Responsible for promoting a positive Safety Culture by following established safe work practices and policies.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor. SKILLS AND ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ability to learn and follow CHS policy, procedure, practice, and structure. The ability to demonstrates strong working knowledge of HS Performance Standards, MO Childcare Licensing, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and sanitation regulations and requirements, developmentally appropriate practices.

COMPETENCIES Attention to detail Information ordering Accurate listening Concrete Organization Handling stress well Personal accountability Proactive thinking Being able to relate to others Meeting Standards Respect for policies Results-orientated thinking Service Self-Starting Ability Meeting Standards Safety Responsibilities Respect for property Developing others Role Awareness QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EDUCATION High school diploma or High School Equivalency Test (GED/HiSET) REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Effective communication skills both written and verbal.

Strong computer skills PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Knowledge of Paycom platform, Child. Plus, MO kitchen sanitation regulations, Head Start Performance standards. MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS Medical exam and TB Assessment is required prior to hire and again every 5 years Background screening to include fingerprinting is required prior to hire and again every 5 years SHIFTS: PTIII (30 hrs.)

Mon-Fri: TBD BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details EEO STATEMENT Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4400 and ask for HR.

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