Support Teacher

About the Role

The Support Teacher supports the CHS mission by assisting 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 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

• Ability to learn and follow CHS policy, procedure, practice, and structure.
• Strong working knowledge of HS Performance Standards, MO Childcare Licensing, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), sanitation regulations and requirements, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Accurate listening and attention to detail.
• Ability to relate to others and handle stress well.
• Concrete organization and information ordering.
• Developing others and meeting standards.
• Personal accountability and proactive thinking.
• Respect for policies, property, and results-oriented thinking.
• Role awareness and safety responsibilities.
• Self-starting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or High School Equivalency Test (GED/HiSET).
• 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 required prior to hire and every 5 years.
• Background screening to include fingerprinting required prior to hire and every 5 years.

Schedule

Part-time (30 hrs.), Monday–Friday (hours to be determined).

Benefits

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