Substitute

About the role

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!

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.

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

• The ability to learn and follow CHS policy, procedure, practice, and structure
• The ability to demonstrate 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
• 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 thinking
• Respect for policies
• Respect for property
• Results‑orientated thinking
• Role Awareness
• Safety Responsibilities
• Self‑Starting Ability
• Service

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong computer skills
• Preferred: Knowledge of Paycom platform, ChildPlus, MO kitchen sanitation regulations, Head Start Performance standards
• Medical exam and TB Assessment required prior to hire and again every 5 years
• Background screening to include fingerprinting required prior to hire and again every 5 years

Schedule

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Benefits

CHS offers best‑in‑industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details.