Child Development Teacher

Community-Support-Services-of-Missouri-; Webb City (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Job summary

Community Support Services of Missouri is seeking a Child Development Teacher for the early learning center to plan, organize, and implement a supportive classroom environment for children of varying abilities.

The role requires a HS Diploma and active commitment to safety, confidentiality, and professional growth. The position is full-time, on-site, with benefits and a 3% retirement match vested immediately.

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing quality services.
• Have a positive attitude while demonstrating dependability, promptness and responsibility.
• Demonstrate positive team interaction skills.
• Approach others in a tactful manner, treat others with respect, accept responsibility and follow through on commitments.

Responsibilities

• Build positive trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community representatives to support children and families.
• Plan and manage a developmentally appropriate program that is warm, welcoming and supports health, safety, and growth of children.
• Prepare program materials and treatment protocols covering communicative, social, and adaptive living skills.
• Redirect behavior in positive and productive ways.
• Promote children’s development by encouraging routines and activities.
• Observe children regularly and tailor the program to observations.
• Engage in ongoing learning about early childhood education and participate in training.
• Maintain professional standards and confidentiality.

Skills

Quality mindset

Positive attitude

Team player

Respectful communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Child Development Teacher

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1662

Salary Range: $17.49 To $17.49 Annually

Community Support Services of Missouri (CSS) has been in operation since 1978 supporting children and adults with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities. Our mission is to foster and promote maximum independence, quality of life, personal growth, health and safety for the individuals we serve. We ensure that every member of our community has the opportunity to live a life defined by potential, not any potential limitations. At CSS we strive each day to live out our ABLE Core Value: Above and Beyond, Better Together, Lead Intentionally, and Empower Everyone.

Position Summary

The ELC Child Development Teacher plans, organizes, and implements the operational and educational environment of the early learning center, including setting up the classroom and encouraging a learning environment by assisting in the implementation of the educational program. The program serves children of varying abilities, including children who may have developmental delays, challenging behaviors, as well as typically developing children through sound learning opportunities. The teacher also ensures compliance with Missouri Child Care Licensing requirements.

Essential Functions

• Build positive trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community representatives to support children and families.
• Planning and managing a developmentally appropriate program that is warm, welcoming and supporting the health, safety, and growth of children in the program that fosters independence.
• Consistently prepare program materials; treatment protocols that include a wide variety of domains such as toilet learning, communication, social, and adaptive living skills to support the child that fosters independence.
• Redirect behavior in positive and productive ways
• Promote children's development and learning by encouraging routines, and activities that facilitate children's growth and development
• Observe children regularly and individualize the program based on these observations.
• Continue to learn about children, families, and the field of early childhood education including participating in training, expanding skills and knowledge, learning new techniques and approaches
• Maintain professional standards and be ethical, including but not limited to, maintaining confidentiality of children and families, following operational policies and procedures, and supporting a positive team interaction with all.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to providing quality services
• Have a positive attitude while demonstrating dependability, promptness and responsibility
• Demonstrate positive team interaction skills
• Approach others in a tactful manner, treat others with respect, accept responsibility and follow through on commitments

Required Education

• HS Diploma or Equivalent

Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain all required training and certifications in accordance with CSS policy.
• A valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance is required.
• Prefer a current CDA credential or equivalent
• Prefer One (1) year experience working with children

Physical Requirements

• Lift 50 pounds or more on a repeated basis as required.
• Potentially bend, stoop, kneel, and twist repeatedly.
• Operate any required equipment with good dexterity.
• Traverse changing terrain.
• Periodically alternate between standing, sitting, and walking.

This is a full time position with benefits offered. We have a 3% matching retirement that is 100%vested day 1!