Early Learning Support Teacher

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency•Salisbury, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Support Teacher assists with the care of a group of children birth to three years old. This position promotes and provides opportunities to staff to embody the agency mission which is “To Engage Communities and Coordinate Resources to Improve the Lives of People Experiencing Poverty”. Program operation is designed around the mission, vision and values of the agency to meet both program and agency strategies and goals.

Requirements

Ability to use Outlook and general computer knowledge
Well rounded communication skills that include verbal and written
Ability to work and have a professional relationship with a wide range of diverse populations and cultures
Able to understand, follow, support and ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing regulations, and Personnel Policies and Procedures and other regulations
Demonstrate ability to organize and manage time effectively
Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with families, staff, and community partners
Valid driver's license
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to pass a drug test
Required to get fingerprints done

Responsibilities

Light housekeeping duties to ensure the safety of children and to provide a clean environment
Maintain equipment and supplies used in classroom and on playground
Ensure development and implementations study themes and lesson plans
Reliable attendance
Maintain appropriate programmatic documentation in each child-family file
Help provide a learning environment which: Supports and nurtures each child’s social, emotional, and physical development
Help provide a learning environment which: Includes a balance of active/quiet, small/large group, child initiated and teacher directed daily activities
Help provide a learning environment which: Offers opportunities for one-on-one activities with children
Help provide a learning environment which: Contains well-defined learning centers with developmentally appropriate materials
Help provide a learning environment which: Promotes early language and literacy
Help provide a learning environment which: Encourages self-control through the use of positive guidance and appropriate limits
Stay current in knowledge of child development by participating in continuing education training opportunities
Maintain professional relationships