Teacher Aide

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.

Teacher Aide –Johnson Center, Hannibal, MO

        40 hours per week for 49 weeks

        Starting Salary:  $13.05/hour  (Level 15)

JOB SUMMARY: 

Provides safe, nurturing and secure learning environment. Assists Co-Teachers in providing engaging educational and child development services. Provides positive guidance to promote the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of the child.

• Assists to establish a safe and healthy learning environment which provides opportunities for effective supervised exploration that supports children’s growth and learning.
• Assists Co-Teacher in his/her classroom with regards to appropriate classroom strategies, outcomes development and documentation, lesson planning and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Through interaction and example, supports and promotes educational & social-emotional growth that meets child outcome goals and recognizes the individual strengths of each child.
• Supports and promotes the current curriculums (educational, social, and emotional) used by the program. 
• Ensures 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 child’s learning.
• Prepares classroom materials, ensuring readiness before each class session begins. under the direction of the co-teachers.

EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

A high school diploma or GED is required.  Must enroll in a child development associate credential program to be completed within 18 months of hire.  Must successfully pass the Teaching Strategies Gold Inter-rater Reliability Certification in order to enter data. The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal), enjoy interacting with young children, and maintain confidentiality are required to successfully fulfill this position's responsibilities.  Complete training and maintain certification in CPR & First Aid..  

Join Our Team

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, 14 paid holidays, and 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!!

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