Classroom Teacher II -Lexington, Missouri ($21.62/HR)

UMOS•Lexington, MO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Teacher II is responsible for creating and maintaining a positive learning environment for young children. This role involves direct interaction with children, parents, and other staff to ensure developmental progress and adherence to program standards. The teacher will implement curriculum, conduct assessments, maintain documentation, and ensure the health and safety of all children in their care.

Requirements

Be 21 years of age or older.
Have an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or related field with 18 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education, OR a state-issued Teaching License to act as a pre-kindergarten or early childhood (regular or special education) teacher if the Associate’s degree is not related.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills including data entry and internet usage.
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver's license with adequate car insurance.
Ability to work flexible and/or irregular hours with some travel.
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

Preferred teaching experience with children ages 0-5.
Preferred Bilingual in Spanish and English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

Schedule, complete, and track all required home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
Schedule and complete child developmental screenings and assessments.
Ensure collection of and timely online entry of classroom observations and documentation.
Complete assessment finalization checkpoints for all children within the specified time frame.
Use assessment results to create/update individualized plans in conjunction with parents to address each child’s needs and track progress.
Plan and implement indoor and outdoor learning environments and experiences using the Creative Curriculum System, UMOS School Readiness Plan, and the Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework.
Implement daily activity plans, field trips, and transition activities.
Submit completed, legible, required documents to the Child Development Coordinator in a timely manner.
Implement Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children with disabilities, integrating Individual Goals into plans and lesson planning, and tracking goal progress.
Maintain required documentation on children and classroom activities, including child roster/absentee list, meal count, classroom child file, case notes, developmental screenings, and assessments.
Submit written reports to the Child Development Coordinator in a timely manner.
Maintain and document written and verbal communication with families regarding developmental progress and other pertinent information using the PFCE Framework.
Maintain and document the Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) within the classroom in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, including conducting and participating in family-style meals.
Implement required health and safety policies and procedures, including storage of materials, health and safety checklists, daily child observation, diapering, injury/accident prevention, child accident reports, sanitizing, cleaning, and universal precautions.
Participate in the ongoing weekly generation and collection of non-federal shares (in-kind).
Use positive guidance strategies to help children learn, monitor, and promote positive behaviors.
Conduct direct sight and sound supervision of all children at all times and demonstrate active supervision.
Communicate, assist, and work with other staff in the coordination and assistance with arrival and departure of children, set up and clean-up of environments, and work with bus staff to ensure clear communication between center and parents.
Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and center activities as assigned.
May be requested to assist in training and/or supporting other teaching staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.