Classroom Teacher; Mt. Vernon, Missouri

Description

Apply Now and complete an official UMOS application to be considered . Resumes alone are not accepted.

• Schedule, complete and track all required home visits and parent/teacher conferences; schedule and complete child developmental screenings and assessments; ensure collection of and timely online entry of classroom observations and documentations; complete assessment finalization checkpoints for all children within the specified time frame; use results to create/update individualized plans in conjunction with parents to address each child’s needs and track progress.
• Plan and implement indoor and outdoor learning environments and experiences by implementing the Creative Curriculum System, UMOS School Readiness Plan, and the Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework.
• Implement daily activity plans, field trips, and transition activities and submit completed, legible, required documents to the Child Development Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Implement Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for any child with a disability, ensuring goals are integrated into individualized plans and lesson planning, including tracking progress of goals.
• Maintain required documentation (including but not limited to child roster/absentee list, meal count, classroom child file, case notes, developmental screenings, and assessments) on children and classroom activities and submit written reports to the Child Development Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Maintain written and verbal communication with families that captures ongoing dialogue regarding developmental progress and other pertinent information about their child using the PFCE Framework.
• Maintain and document the Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) within the classroom in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, including conducting and participating in family-style meals according to UMOS procedure.
• Implement required health and safety policies and procedures including storage of poisonous and hazardous materials, health and safety checklists, daily child observation, diapering, injury/accident prevention, child accident reports, sanitizing, cleaning, and universal precautions.
• Participate in the ongoing weekly generation and collection of non-federal shares (In-kind).
• Use positive guidance strategies to help children learn, monitor, and promote positive behaviors.
• Conduct direct sight and sound supervision of all children at all times and demonstrate active supervision.
• Communicate, assist, and work with other staff in coordination of arrival and departure of children at the center, set up and clean-up of indoor and outdoor environments, and work with bus staff to ensure communications from center to parents, and parents to center are clearly explained and delivered.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings and center activities as assigned by the Center Manager and CDC.
• May be requested to assist in training and/or supporting other teaching staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have an Infant and Toddler CDA (Infant and Toddler classroom only) or its equivalent and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.
• Preferred teaching experience with children ages 0-5.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Preferred bilingual in Spanish and English (oral and written).
• Must have basic computer skills including data entry and internet.
• Have reliable transportation; hold a valid driver's license with adequate car insurance.
• Work flexible and/or irregular hours with some travel.

These work demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and bend.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Occasionally required to drive.
• Frequently exposed to moderate…