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

UMOS, Inc.Mount Vernon, MO
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.
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