Substitute

Center for Human Services - Missouri; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Center for Human Services (CHS) in Harrisonville, MO is seeking a Substitute to support primary teachers in delivering developmentally appropriate activities for children. The role focuses on health and safety, classroom routines, and supervision under MO licensing standards.

The substitute will assist with early childhood activities, maintain materials, and help prepare the classroom for evening meetings and events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills are required.
• Preferred: knowledge of Paycom, ChildPlus, MO kitchen sanitation regulations, Head Start Performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
• Support teachers to ensure health and safety in the classroom.
• Maintain classroom materials and assist with setup for activities.
• Follow licensing standards and program requirements.
• Assist with general childcare tasks and supporting events as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Paycom

ChildPlus

MO kitchen sanitation regs

Head Start Performance standards

Job description

Cass County
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!

Harrisonville, MO

Cass County
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 Substitute supports the CHS mission by assisting during the absence of one or more of the primary teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate activities in the classroom that support children’s development and ensure health and safety.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a routine of developmentally appropriate activities by supporting children’s social, physical, cognitive, ATL and language development.
• Assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood program, by consistently applying MO Childcare Licensing Standards and EHS Performance Standards.
• Commit to the success of the program by maintaining Infant Toddler CPR and First Aid certification, helping prepare materials and classrooms for early care and learning, maintaining ratios while providing coverage in the classroom and supporting general childcare tasks for evening meetings and events.
• Follow regulatory compliance by attending meetings and trainings as required by CHS, Licensing, Sanitation, USDA CACFP and EHS requirements.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the assigned area by performing general tasks such as but not limited to laundry and common area cleaning and follows guidelines in food preparation and cleaning procedures.
• Responsible for promoting a positive Safety Culture by following established safe work practices and policies.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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 learn and follow CHS policy, procedure, practice, and structure.
• The ability to demonstrates strong working knowledge of HS Performance Standards, MO Childcare Licensing, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and sanitation regulations and requirements, developmentally appropriate practices.

Competencies

• Accurate listening
• Attention to detail
• Being able to relate to others
• Concrete Organization
• Developing others
• Handling stress well
• Information ordering
• Meeting Standards
• Personal accountability
• Proactive thinkingRespect for policies
• Respect for property
• Results-orientated thinking
• Role Awareness
• Safety Responsibilities
• Self-Starting Ability
• Service

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High school diploma or High School Equivalency Test (GED/HiSET)

Required Experience

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of Paycom platform, ChildPlus, MO kitchen sanitation regulations, Head Start Performance standards.

Miscellaneous Requirements

• 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

SHIFTS

PTI (<19 hrs.) Mon-Fri: TBD As a Substitute, you will be required to work at least 3 shifts per month, if requested.

BENEFITS

CHS offers best-in-industry 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.

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.