Classroom Assistant Teacher - MT. Vernon, IL MO ($15.75/HR)

UMOS•Mt. Vernon, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Assistant Teacher will work in conjunction with the Classroom Teacher to schedule, complete, and track all required home visits/conferences, developmental screenings, ongoing assessments, and classroom observations. This role involves entering data into the classroom system within specified timeframes. The Assistant Teacher will collaborate with the teacher to create and update individualized plans with parents to address each child’s needs and track their progress. Responsibilities include guiding and facilitating children's activities, selecting and arranging classroom materials based on curriculum standards, and assisting in the setup, maintenance, and daily preparation/clean-up of indoor and outdoor environments. The role also involves assisting in the implementation of children's Individual Education Plans (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP), maintaining communication with families about their child's development, and communicating with children at eye level to extend their thinking and language. The Assistant Teacher will participate in family-style meal service, assist children with social and self-help skills, and follow health and safety policies. This position also involves generating and collecting non-federal share (in-kind) contributions, maintaining positive guidance and behavioral management techniques, and ensuring direct sight and sound supervision of all children. Communication with bus drivers regarding child information and assisting with loading/unloading children onto the school bus are also key duties. The role requires attending all staff meetings, trainings, and center activities. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Be 18 years of age or older.
Possess a valid High school diploma or GED certificate.
Possess a Preschool (PS) Child Development Associate credential or state-awarded certificate that meets/exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential or be enrolled in a CDA program immediately upon acceptance of position (must complete within 1 year).
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills to include, but not limited to, data entry and internet.
Reliable transportation.
Hold a valid driver's license and adequate car insurance.
Criminal background check prior to employment.
Physical exam and TB screening test showing absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment or sooner if required by local/state regulation.
Complete SIDS & Shaken Baby Training prior to working with children.
Fire Extinguisher Training.
Register in the state childcare registry.

Nice To Haves

Some childcare experience is preferred.
Preferred Bilingual in Spanish and English (oral and written).
Proof of certification in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid within 30 days or sooner if required by local/state regulation.

Responsibilities

Schedule, complete, and track all required home visits/conferences, developmental screenings, ongoing assessments, and classroom observations.
Enter classroom observations and documentation into the specified system within the required timeframe.
Collaborate with the classroom teacher to create and update individualized plans with parents to address each child’s needs and track progress.
Guide and facilitate children's activities, including daily activities and field trips.
Select and arrange equipment and materials in the classroom based on Creative Curriculum Standards, HSPS, State Licensing Mandates, and UMOS Policies and Procedures.
Assist in the setup, maintenance, and daily preparation/clean-up of indoor and outdoor environments.
Implement children's IEPs or IFSPs and seek clarification when needed.
Assist the teacher in completing required reports on children and classroom activities.
Maintain written and verbal communication with families regarding their child's developmental progress and other pertinent information.
Communicate with and respond to individual children during activities and routines by communicating at eye level, using appropriate tone, and modeling/questioning to extend thinking and language.
Participate fully in Family Style Meal Service and assist children in developing social and self-help skills, sound nutritional practices, and required documentation per the Child Adult Care Food Program.
Follow health and safety policies and procedures, including storage of hazardous materials, health and safety checklists, daily child observation, diapering/toileting/handwashing, injury/accident prevention, child accident reports, sanitizing, cleaning, and universal precautions.
Generate and collect non-federal share (in-kind) contributions in conjunction with the classroom teacher.
Maintain positive guidance and behavioral management techniques.
Maintain direct sight and sound supervision of all children and demonstrate active supervision.
Communicate with bus driver/bus monitor any information to be shared with child’s parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
Assist in loading and unloading children on the school bus.
Attend all staff meetings, trainings, in-service trainings, and center activities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.