Support Teacher Sub

Position Summary

The Support Teacher supports classrooms by assisting in implementing developmentally appropriate activities that support children’s development and ensure health and safety.

• Assists in implementing a routine of developmentally appropriate activities which support children’s social, physical, cognitive, ATL and language development
• Helps maintain ratios while providing coverage in the classroom
• Assists in implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood program, consistent with MO Childcare Licensing Standards and EHS Performance Standards
• Helps prepare materials and classrooms for early care and learning
• Supports general tasks such as but not limited to laundry and common area cleaning
• Support general childcare tasks for evening meetings and events
• Follows sanitation guidelines in food preparation and cleaning procedures
• Utilizes time‑keeping system accordingly
• Completes training as stated by CHS policy HRD‑P‑022 Training
• Attends meetings and completes trainings as required by CHS, Licensing, Sanitation, USDA CACFP and EHS requirements
• Maintains Infant Toddler CPR and First Aid certification
• Responsible for promoting a positive Safety Culture and following all safety practices and policies for this position
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• 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, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), sanitation regulations and requirements, and developmentally appropriate practices

• Attention to detail
• Information ordering
• Accurate listening
• Concrete organization
• Handling stress well
• Personal accountability
• Proactive thinking
• Being able to relate to others
• Meeting standards
• Respect for policies
• Results‑oriented thinking
• Service
• Self‑starting ability
• Safety responsibilities
• Respect for property
• Developing others
• Role awareness

Required 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 Requirements

• 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

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