Job Description

Support Teacher

Part-time

El Dorado Springs, MO

Cedar County

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955.CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities 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 classrooms by assisting in implementing developmentally appropriate activities that support children's development and ensure health and safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in implementing a routine of developmentally appropriate activities which support children's social, physical, cognitive, ATL and language development Helps maintain ratios while providing coverage in the classroom Assists in implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood program, consistent with MO Childcare Licensing Standards and EHS Performance Standards Helps prepare materials and classrooms for early care and learning Supports general tasks such as but not limited to laundry and common area cleaning Support general childcare tasks for evening meetings and events Follows sanitation guidelines in food preparation and cleaning procedures Utilizes timekeeping system accordingly Completes training as stated by CHS policy HRD-P-022 Training Attends meetings and completes trainings as required by CHS, Licensing, Sanitation, USDA CACFP and EHS requirements Maintains Infant Toddler CPR and First Aid certification Responsible for promoting a positive Safety Culture is expected and necessary to make CHS a safe place in which to work. Safe work practices and policies for this position shall be reviewed and followed. 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, ChildPlus, 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:

PTI PRN 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.


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