A career at Community Support Services of Missouri is more than just a job, it’s a chance to make a difference in the lives of others. At CSS, we believe that everyone is capable of reaching new heights and thriving in the community. Our services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities focus on personal choice while recognizing the specialized and often complex needs of the individuals that we serve. We offer an array of supportive programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities, those with special health and medical needs as well as in-home assistive services. We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce and invest in training and development in a big way, so come build your future right along with ours.The Early Learning Center Assistant helps plan, organize, and implement the operational and educational environment of the Early Learning Center, including setting up the classroom and encouraging a learning environment by assisting in the implementation of the educational program. The program serves children of varying abilities, including children whom may have developmental delays, challenging behaviors, as well as typically developing children through sound learning opportunities. This individual must be dependable and self-motivated with a warm and friendly personality, sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children and families, and be willing to further their education and learning to enhance the educational program and the philosophy of the Early Learning Center.
Roles & Responsibilities:

Ability to build positive trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community representative to support children and families.

• Assist with planning and managing a developmentally appropriate program that is warm, welcoming and supporting of health, safety, and growth of children in the program that fosters independence.
• Guide children’s behavior in positive and productive ways
• Promote children’s development and learning by encouraging routines, and activities that facilitate children’s growth and development
• Observing children regularly and individualize the program based on these observations.
• Redirecting behavior in positive and productive ways.
• Continue to learn about children, families, and the field of early childhood education including participating in training, expanding skills and knowledge, learning new techniques and approaches.
• Maintaining professional standards and being ethical, for examples, including maintaining confidentiality of children and families, follow operational policies and procedures, and supporting a positive team interaction with all.

As a Community Support Services of Missouri employee, you’ll receive a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan- which includes up to a 3% company match.
• Company Paid Group Life Insurance with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (Not Degree Specific)
• Paid Training
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Schedules

Qualifications: *

• One (1) year experience in working with children preferred.
• Minimum of nine (9) college credit hours in either Early Childhood, Child Development, Youth Development, Child/Family related courses preferred; or a current Child Development Associate credential or willing to obtain within a year.
• Ability to be flexible in order to meet the needs of the center.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid, state issued driver’s license and current proof of vehicle insurance.
• Can provide a federally issued social security card that matches current legal first and last name.
• Must have clean, reliable transportation that has working heat and air.
• Physical ability to bend, twist, stoop and kneel as well as lift at least fifty (50) pounds to perform the essential functions of the Early Learning Center Assistant position.

Schedule
Full time openings
_
CSS is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. CSS is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic_

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Please Note :
www.bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.