Preschool Assistant Teacher

Fulltime

Sedalia MO

Harris Center

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• Medical Dental Prescription Drug Vision Supplemental and Life
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Credit Union Gym Discounts & Student Loan Forgiveness

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individualswith intellectual and developmental disabilities since CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities low income atrisk children and their families to meet their goals and experience their best lives while living working playing and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization we are leaders in excellence we have a steadfast commitment to solutions we respect all differences abilities and similarities in our employees and clients and we advocate autonomy!

POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Preschool Teacher has the primary responsibility to support the Preschool teacher and classroom in the promotion the social emotional physical approaches to learning and cognitive development of each child in a safe and supervised educational environment. And works daily with children parents and coworkers in an effective safe and developmentally appropriate approach for early childhood programs by performing the following duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates respect for the capabilities backgrounds and cultural differences of families children coworkers and the public consistent with trauma informed practices regardless of race color religion or disability
Follows the agencies cultural competencies and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct
Develops and maintains respectful relationships with families and children to ensures the daily needs of children are met through responsive care giving practices
Supports the implementation of the curriculum that complies with state regulatory guidelines and Center for Human Services (CHS) policies and procedures
Help the preschool teacher to develop both individual and group lesson plans that reflect parent input and cultural relevance and which promotes the learning domains the supports the curriculum.
Follows a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences free play music and movement large and small motor activities skill development routine care family style meals and effective transitions between activities using principles supporting a highquality environment for preschool age students.
Ensures ratios are always met
In consultation with supervisor develops own professional development goals and coaching/training plans and actively pursues those goals
Ensures ongoing communication with parents through Procare phone calls home visits conferences distribution of newsletters flyers and other information to families as instructed by supervisor.
Ensures all files are complete accurate organized and confidentially maintained and that a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio for each child that include weekly observations examples of the childs work child assessment and childs individual goals are kept up to date.
Organizes and assists with parent meetings activities and parent conferences.
Collaborates with the Sedalia 200 school district as needed for children with disabilities
Provides nonsupervisory oversite of support staff subs and new staff in reference to daily classroom management such as but not limited to lesson plans implementation classroom schedules room arrangements and classroom safety
Completes training as stated by CHS policy HRDP022 Training
Responsible for promoting a positive Safety Culture is expected and necessary to make CHS a safe place in which to work. Safe work practices and policies for this position shall be reviewed and followed
Additional Assignments and Specific Duties: if applicable
The common essential duties and responsibilities described above apply to all individuals holding this job title. The following individual duties as they apply to specific job assignment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The ability to ensure that CHS policy procedure practice and structure are aligned with agency mission vision and values
Maintains Knowledge of health and safety standards and procedures
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Attends meetings and completes trainings as required by CHS and/or state licensing
Must attend continuing training classes designed to broaden professionalism education and skill involving child care and child development as required by State regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High school diploma or general education degree (GED/HiSET)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of UKG platform state licensing standards and developmentally appropriate practices.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must provide proof of valid drivers license and personal vehicle insurance
Medical exam and TB Assessment is required prior to hire and again every 5 years
Background screening to include fingerprinting is required prior to hire and again every 5 years
COMPETENCIES
Accurate listening
Handling stress well
Personal accountability
Proactive thinking
Being able to relate to others
Respect for policies
Selfconfidence
SelfStarting Ability
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Include the physical requirements that the employee needs to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop bend kneel crouch or crawl and reach overhead on a daily basis.

SHIFTS: FT (35 hrs/wk) MonFri: TBD

BENEFITS:CHS offers bestinindustry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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