Support Teacher

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC•Clinton, MO

16d•$15 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Support Teacher assists in implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities that support children’s development and ensure their health and safety. The role supports the CHS mission by helping provide an early childhood program in accordance with Missouri Childcare Licensing Standards and Early Head Start (EHS) Performance Standards. The position is part-time, based at Clinton Head Start and Early Head Start in Clinton, Missouri. The listed shift is daytime, with a schedule of 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday; exact hours are to be determined. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. A medical exam, TB assessment, and fingerprint-based background screening are required before hire and again every five years.

Requirements

High school diploma or High School Equivalency Test (GED/HiSET).
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to learn and follow CHS policies, procedures, practices, and structure.
Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, Missouri Childcare Licensing, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and sanitation requirements, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Maintain Infant Toddler CPR and First Aid certification.
Medical exam and TB assessment before hire and every five years thereafter.
Fingerprint-based background screening before hire and every five years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Paycom platform.
Knowledge of ChildPlus.
Knowledge of Missouri kitchen sanitation regulations.
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.

Responsibilities

Assist with developmentally appropriate routines and activities that support children’s social, physical, cognitive, ATL, and language development.
Help implement an early childhood program while consistently applying Missouri Childcare Licensing Standards and EHS Performance Standards.
Maintain Infant Toddler CPR and First Aid certification.
Help prepare classroom materials and spaces for early care and learning.
Maintain classroom ratios by providing coverage and support general childcare tasks for evening meetings and events.
Attend meetings and trainings required by CHS, Licensing, Sanitation, USDA CACFP, and EHS requirements.
Keep assigned areas clean, including performing tasks such as laundry and common-area cleaning.
Follow food preparation and cleaning procedures.
Promote a positive safety culture by following established safe work practices and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.