Assistant Teacher

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Douglass Community Services, Inc. is currently hiring for a variety of positions to work in a rewarding Early Childhood Classroom Environment.

We are looking to grow our programs with enthusiastic people who are passionate about using innovative approaches to empower others for lifelong success.

Assistant Teacher Head Start - Macon, MO

40 hours/38weeks annually

Wage Scale: Level 15 $15.30per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides a safe, nurturing and secure learning environment. Assists the Lead Teacher in providing engaging educational and child development activities. Will substitute in the absence of the Lead Teacher and conduct and coordinate the daily educational activities of the Head Start classroom, following written policies and procedures, Missouri State Licensing, and Head Start Performance Standards. Provides positive guidance to promote the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of the young child.

REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or GED is required. Must enroll in a child development associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within 2 years of hire. This position also requires the skills to complete word processing and data entry on a computer. The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal), enjoy interacting with young children, and maintain confidentiality are required to successfully fulfill this positions responsibilities. Complete training and maintains certification in CPR and First Aid. Additionally, the ability to take initiative, make independent judgments and promote teamwork are required to successfully fulfill this jobs responsibilities.

WHAT WE OFFER:Comprehensive benefit plans including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account; plus, FREE life insurance; 401k retirement plan with annual employer contribution; a work/life balance that includes generous amounts of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, & a long paid winter/holiday break; tuition assistance and professional development with lots of opportunities for advancement; a health & wellness culture; business casual work environment, drug-free workplace, and much more!!

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Lead Teacher in establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.Through interaction and example, supports and promotes educational & social-emotional growth that meets child outcome goals, and recognizes the individual strengths of each child.
  
• Assists in ensuring nutrition and self-care practices are incorporated into classroom routines for children to develop healthy habits.
• Builds positive relationships with families that encourages engagement in their childs learning.
  
• Maintains on-going communications with staff, supervisors, parents, and providers.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters relating to children, families, and staff pursuant to the programs confidentiality standards.
• Ability to commute to off-site locations for training as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, sit, see, talk and hear, and use hands to manipulate. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to supervise students requiring the employee to match walking speed that matches the student and may at times require the ability to run to safeguard students. The employee must occasionally lift (up to 40 pounds), carry, and move students. Employee must occasionally move equipment and/or supplies. The job is performed for the most part in a school setting with occasional outside weather conditions. The noise level is that of a typical school setting.

The above description is not a comprehensive listing of all job specific responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

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