Classroom Teacher - Mt. Vernon, Missouri ($17.30/HR)

UMOS, Inc.•Mount Vernon, MO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

UMOS is seeking a dedicated Classroom Teacher for their Mt. Vernon, Missouri location. This role involves planning and implementing educational programs for young children, maintaining detailed records, communicating with parents, and ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment. The teacher will utilize various curricula and frameworks to support child development and address individual needs. Employment references are required for this position.

Requirements

Be 21 years of age or older.
Must have an Infant and Toddler CDA (Infant and Toddler classroom only) or its equivalent.
Must have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.
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.
Employment references are required.
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.

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 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 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 of child’s goals.
Maintain required documentation (including but not limited to child roster/absentee list, meal count, classroom child file, case notes, developmental screenings, and assessments) on children and classroom activities and submit written reports to the Child Development Coordinator in a timely manner.
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 poisonous and 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.
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 at the center, 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 and CDC.
May be requested to assist in training and/or supporting other teaching staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.