Head Start Associate Teacher

Center For Human Services; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, V…

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Credit Union, Gym Discounts, & Student

Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Center for Human Services in Nevada, MO is seeking a Head Start Associate Teacher to support learning environments and instruction for children aged 3–5, focusing on social, emotional, physical development and early literacy.

The role requires a 2-year degree or CDA credential; CDA within 6 months if needed and 1 year of experience with young children. Responsibilities include applying Head Start standards, collaborating with families, and maintaining confidential records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and CDA or related degree; ability to obtain CDA within 6 months.
• CDA required within 1 year of hire; 1 year of experience with children 3-5.
• Strong computer skills and basic office software.
• Infant/Child CPR, First Aid and AED certification.
• Background checks and TB assessment as part of pre-employment.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and use professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Support learning environments and instruction appropriate for social, emotional and cognitive development.
• Follow Head Start ELOF standards and CHS policies in daily activities.
• Assist in developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Maintain student files, portfolios and weekly observations for each child.
• Support a positive safety culture and confidentiality in the classroom.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Cultural competency

Trauma-informed practice

Education

High school diploma or GED

Preschool CDA credential or related degree

Ability to obtain CDA within 6 months

Tools

Paycom

Child Plus

DRDP

Creative Curriculum

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Nevada Head Start and Early Head Start - Nevada, MO 64772

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $15.96 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

Head Start Associate Teacher

Full time

Nevada, MO

Vernon County

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

CHS offers best-in-industry benefits.

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities 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 Head Start Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting the learning environments, experiences, and instruction, appropriate to their student’s needs in social, emotional, physical, approaches to learning and cognitive development.

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 Implements Head Start Teacher in implementing a curriculum that complies with Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), Performance Standards, Missouri Accreditation requirements, state regulatory guidelines and Center for Human Services (CHS) policies and procedures
• Supports the Head Start Teacher in Developing and implementing both individual school readiness and group lesson plans that reflect parent input and cultural relevance and which promote the learning domains found in the ELOF
• 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 high-quality environment for infants and toddlers
• Ensures ratios are always met
• In consultation with supervisor and coach develops own professional development goals and coaching/training plans and actively pursues those goals
• Support Head Start Teacher as needed to Enter data and documentation into Child Plus and Desired Results Development Profile (DRDP) assessment.
• Ensures files are confidentially maintained and that a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio for each child, by supporting the Head Start Teacher in with weekly observations, examples of the child’s work, child individual/coping plan and child’s individual goals are kept up to date.
• Completes training as stated by CHS policy HRD-P-022 – 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

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at a minimum one of the following: completion of the Preschool CDA credential or comparable credential or a degree from an accredited college in a directly related field and experience working with young is preferred or the ability to obtain a CDA within 6 months of hire. Must attend continuing training classes designed to broaden professionalism, education and skill involving childcare and child development as required by Federal and State regulations. Credentials must be maintained as a term of employment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• CDA required, within 1 year of hire, High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 years of experience working directly with young children 3-5 years of age.
• Must attend continuing training classes designed to broaden professionalism, education and skills involving childcare and child development as required by Federal and State regulations.
• Strong computer skills
• Must maintain Infant Toddler CPR, First Aid and AED certification
• Must provide proof of personal valid 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

PREFERRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of Paycom platform, Child Plus, Creative Curriculum, DRDP and Head Start Performance standardspreferred

SHIFTS:

FT (35 hrs./wk) Mon-Fri: TBD

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.If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4400 and ask for HR.

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