Classroom Support Teacher

Position Description: The Support Teacher will be responsible for the general supervision and management of a group of children and will be supervised trained and evaluated by the Early Learning Director. The Support Teacher is responsible for supervising a group of children assisting the Lead and Assistant Teachers and providing a warm and nurturing learning environment in which children can grow physically emotionally socially and intellectually. Support Teachers are an essential part of the education team.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Follow developmentally appropriate practices
Maintain and manage a safe healthy developmentally appropriate environment both inside and outside that promotes learning
Provide constant supervision of children in your care inside the center as well as outside on the playground and on field trips; Complete the Active Supervision form
Maintain confidentiality of children and family information. Provide any current information to the Family Advocate as needed
Assist in preparing and maintaining the center to meet Missouri licensing requirements outlined in the agencys policies and procedures
Discuss special needs of individual children with teaching staff supervisor coaches and parents
Establish a learning environment that values diversity and demonstrate cultural competency and respect for each childs background and familial values.
Assist in the completion of daily attendance meal counts environments checklists parent sign-in books and daily activities sheet (Infant and Toddler Teachers only)
Practice family style serving and dining (sit and eat at the table with children)
Prevent and stop unsafe activities. Make sure emergency posters are posted along with classroom rules with visuals for the children to understand
Provide opportunities and support for children to develop coping skills for handling big emotions and potentially challenging behaviors
Assist in completing all paperwork by the required deadlines
Acquaint parents with program activities; developmentally appropriate practices; program objectives determine and communicate needs of each child
Solicit parents assistance; explain and promote parent involvement through participation and activities
Communicate to supervisor observed safety physical and licensing issues immediately
Report suspected child abuse and neglect as required by state licensing guidelines and St. Marks Procedures
Maintain prompt hours and notify your immediate supervisor in a timely manner in the event of your absence
Attend all required staff meetings functions and staff development opportunities
Collaborate professionally and respectfully with other members of your team
Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Complete all work in a timely and thorough manner
All other job related duties
Physical Requirements:
Be able to lift up to 55 pounds
Excessive climbing walking bending stretching and sitting on floor with children
Exposure to childhood illnesses and diseases
Exposure to varying outside temperatures (heat and cold)

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED and previous experience working with children age 0-5 years
Preferred Qualifications: A CDA degree or a degree in higher education