Classroom Teacher III - Lexington, Missouri ($25.94/HR)

UMOS•Lexington, MO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Teacher III is responsible for creating and maintaining a positive learning environment for young children. This role involves direct interaction with children, parents, and colleagues to ensure developmental progress and adherence to program standards. The teacher will implement curriculum, conduct assessments, maintain documentation, and ensure health and safety protocols are followed. This 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 for pre-kindergarten or early childhood education. Preferred candidates will have teaching experience with children aged 0-5 and be bilingual in Spanish and English.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or related field with 18 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
OR Bachelor’s degree (not related) with a state-issued Teaching License to act as a pre-kindergarten or early childhood (regular or special education) teacher.
Basic computer skills to include data entry and internet.
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.
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).
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 and parent/teacher conferences.
Schedule and complete child developmental screenings and assessments.
Ensure collection of and timely online entry of classroom observations and documentations.
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 child’s 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) of any child with a disability, ensuring Individual Goals are integrated into individualized plans and lesson planning.
Track progress of child’s goals.
Maintain required documentation on children and classroom activities (including but not limited to 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 written and verbal communication with families that capture ongoing dialog with parents regarding developmental progress and other pertinent information regarding their child 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, conducting 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 indoor and outdoor 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.