Substitute, Child Care​/Nanny

Substitute Part-time

El Dorado Springs, MOCedar 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 practicesCOMPETENCIESAccurate 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

ServiceQUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED 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, Child Plus, MO kitchen sanitation regulations, Head Start Performance standards.

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTSMedical 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

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