Classroom Teacher III - Kennett, Missouri ($25.94/HR

UMOS, Inc.•Kennett, MO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Classroom Teacher III in Kennett, Missouri, with a starting pay of $25.94/HR. The role involves managing classroom activities, ensuring child development, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with parents and staff. The teacher will implement specific curriculum systems and frameworks, adhere to health and safety policies, and participate in various training and meetings. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or a related field with specific early childhood education credits, or a state-issued Teaching License. Preferred qualifications include experience with children aged 0-5 and bilingualism in Spanish and English. Basic computer skills, reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and adequate insurance are also required. The role may involve flexible hours and some travel.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or related field in which 18 college credit hours must be in Early Childhood Education or if Bachelor’s degree is not related may hold a state-issued Teaching License to act as a pre-kindergarten or early childhood (regular or special education) teacher.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Must have basic computer skills to include but not limited to data entry and internet.
Have reliable transportation; hold a valid driver's license with adequate car insurance.
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.
Proof of certification in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid within 30 days or sooner if required by local/state regulation.
Register in the State Childcare registry.
Work references must be provided.

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 and timely online entry of classroom observations and documentation.
Complete assessment finalization checkpoints for all children within the specified timeframe.
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 and 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) of any child with a disability, ensuring Individual Goals are integrated into individualized plans and lesson planning, including tracking progress.
Maintain required documentation (child roster/absentee list, meal count, classroom child file, case notes, developmental screenings, assessments, etc.) on children and classroom activities and submit written reports to the Child Development Coordinator.
Maintain written and verbal communication with families regarding developmental progress and other pertinent information using the PFCE Framework.
Implement 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 hazardous 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.
Demonstrate active supervision by maintaining direct sight and sound supervision of all children at all times.
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 by the Center Manager & CDC.
May be requested to assist in training and/or supporting other teaching staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.