Substitute

Part-time position in El Dorado Springs, MO (Cedar County). The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. CHS offers 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 part of their communities.

About the Role

The Substitute supports the CHS mission by assisting during the absence of one or more 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 laundry and common area cleaning, and following 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or High School Equivalency Test (GED/HiSET).
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills.
• Medical exam and TB Assessment required prior to hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Background screening to include fingerprinting required prior to hire and every 5 years thereafter.

Preferred Experience

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

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to learn and follow CHS policy, procedure, practice, and structure.
• Strong working knowledge of HS Performance Standards, MO Childcare Licensing, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), sanitation regulations and requirements, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Accurate listening
• Attention to detail
• Ability 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-oriented thinking
• Role awareness
• Safety responsibilities
• Self-starting ability
• Service orientation

Schedule

Part-time, less than 19 hours per week. Monday–Friday, shifts to be determined. As a Substitute, you will be required to work at least 3 shifts per month, if requested.

Benefits

CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. View our Benefits guide for more details.