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Do you like to work with 3 to 5 year old kids? Do you like to make a difference in their lives? Do you want to see them learn and meet their goals? Well we have an opportunity for you! We have a Lead Teacher open at our Head Start! Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field is Required. The Teacher is responsible for implementing the Creative Curriculum and planning developmentally appropriate individual activities in a safe, healthy learning environment. Services are provided within the context of the family, its culture and the community. This position has ongoing supervision of the classroom Teacher Assistant and other staff as assigned This position promotes and provides opportunities to staff to embody the agency mission which is “To Engage Communities and Coordinate Resources to Improve the Lives of People Experiencing Poverty”. Program operation is designed around the mission, vision and values of the agency to meet both program and agency strategies and goals. Essential Functions: Promote positive work environment Plan for purchase classroom materials within the yearly budget Maintain equipment and supplies used in classroom and on playground during group sessions Participate in scheduled center staff meetings Develop and implement development and implementations study themes lesson plans based on individual children's developmental level, interests and learning goals Document required information on weekly progress report Conduct appropriate number of family visits Maintain Confidentiality. Reliable attendance. Demonstrate ability to organize and manage time effectively Provide information to parent committees on a regular basis Maintain appropriate programmatic documentation in each child-family file Support family efforts to access community resources Provide transition information Physically able and willing to participate in all children's activities Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines Provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment Screening, assessment, and observation Observe and document child's progress and maintain appropriate records Provide program information to community organizations Establish and maintain professional relationships Recruit, train, and utilize volunteers and document their contributions Access community resources to extend learning opportunities with field trips and visitors Demonstrate interest in farthing formal education to meet Federal degree mandates Identify own professional growth needs and develop a plan to achieve them such as CLASS Stay current in knowledge of child development by participant in education training opportunities Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field is Required. MVCAA offers a choice different tiers for medical, dental and vision plans with low premiums, to fit you and your family's preferences. In addition, MVCAA's include a generous 403b retirement plan that provides 50% match of what you contribute into the plan. MVCAA also offers annual leave, sick leave and paid holidays as well MVCAA offers many other benefits and community support. MVCAA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. This salary is based on having a Bachelor's Degree. *************

Do you love little giggles, tiny high-fives, and making a difference in a child's day? How about whipping up tasty meals that fuel happy, growing minds? If so… we want YOU on our team!!!!!!! What You'll Do: As a Substitute Teacher/Cook, you'll jump in where you're needed most-whether that's helping our littlest learners explore, create, and learn, or helping prepare nutritious meals that keep everyone smiling. Every day is a chance to make a big impact in small but meaningful ways! We are located in the following counties: Ray, Lafayette, Johnson, Carroll, Pettus, Saline and Chariton. You Might Be a Perfect Fit If You: • Enjoy working with children birth to age five • Love creating positive, caring environments • Can help with fun classroom activities • Don't mind light housekeeping to keep everything safe & tidy • Are happy to help serve meals or assist in the kitchen • Believe in teamwork, kindness, and community • Can be flexible with your schedule to fill in as needed A Peek at the Role: • Assist teachers with daily classroom routines • Support children during meals and activities • Help prep and serve well-balanced meals • Follow safety, hygiene, and licensing guidelines • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism • Get lots of smiles, surprises, and “look what I made!” moments What You Need: • High School Diploma/GED • Ability to pass background checks & screenings • Willingness to complete required trainings • A caring heart and a can-do attitude! Hours: This is a flexible substitute position-perfect for someone who enjoys variety and stepping in to help when needed! Join Us in Making a Difference! At MVCAA, our mission is simple: to support families and strengthen our community. As part of our Head Start team, you'll help lift up children and families-one smile, one meal, one interaction at a time. Ready to jump in and be part of something meaningful? Apply today and grow with us! 💚🌱 EEO Statement: MVCAA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability unrelated to ability to do a job, gender identity, sexual orientation, military services, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

The EHS Support Teacher assists with the care of a group of children birth to three years old. This position promotes and provides opportunities to staff to embody the agency mission which is “To Engage Communities and Coordinate Resources to Improve the Lives of People Experiencing Poverty”. Program operation is designed around the mission, vision and values of the agency to meet both program and agency strategies and goals. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Light housekeeping duties to ensure the safety of children and to provide a clean environment · Maintain equipment and supplies used in classroom and on playground · Ensure development and implementations study themes and lesson plans · Reliable attendance · Maintain appropriate programmatic documentation in each child-family file · Help provide a learning environment which: o Supports and nurtures each child's social, emotional, and physical development o Includes a balance of active/quiet, small/large group, child initiated and teacher directed daily activities o Offers opportunities for one-on-one activities with children o Contains well-defined learning centers with developmentally appropriate materials o Promotes early language and literacy o Encourages self-control through the use of positive guidance and appropriate limits · Stay current in knowledge of child development by participating in continuing education training opportunities · Maintain professional relationships Competencies: · Ability to use Outlook and general computer knowledge. · Well rounded communication skills that include verbal and written. · Ability to work and have a professional relationship with a wide range of diverse populations and cultures. · Able to understand, follow, support and ensure compliance with Head Start. · Performance Standards, state licensing regulations, and Personnel Policies and Procedures and other regulations. · Demonstrate ability to organize and manage time effectively. · Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with families, staff, and community partners. Applicant must have a valid driver's license. Applicant must be able to pass a background check and a drug test. Applicant will also be required to get fingerprints done.

Job Description Are you someone that likes to work 3 to 5 year old kiddos? Do you like to make a difference in their lives? Are you a team player and can help out wherever needed? Then we have the job for you! Our Head Start center is looking for a Teacher Assistant and Bus Monitor! The Teacher Assistant assists the Teacher in implementing and planning developmentally appropriate individual activities in a safe, healthy learning environment. This position promotes and provides opportunities to staff to embody the agency mission which is “To Engage Communities and Coordinate Resources to Improve the Lives of People Experiencing Poverty”. Program operation is designed around the mission, vision and values of the agency to meet both program and agency strategies and goals. Essential Functions: Promote positive work environment Provide guidance to volunteers during children's group sessions Maintain equipment and supplies used in classroom and on playground during group sessions Assist in the development and implementations lesson plans based on individual children's developmental level, interests and learning goals Maintain appropriate programmatic documentation in each child-family file Manage the classroom in the temporary absence of the teacher Participate in scheduled center staff meetings Maintain Confidentiality, Reliable attendance. Provide information to parent committees on a regular basis Support family efforts to access community resources Provide transition information Physically able and willing to participate in all children's activities Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines Provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment Screening, assessment, and observation Observe and document child's progress and maintain appropriate record Ensure children are released only to authorized adults or to their classroom teacher upon arrival at the center Share information with appropriate staff concerning the enrolled children and their families which may include giving written information from parent to staff and from staff to parent Recruit, train, and utilize volunteers and document their contributions Access community resources to extend learning opportunities with field trips and visitors Identify own professional growth needs and develop a plan to achieve them Stay current in knowledge of child development by participant in education training opportunities High School Diploma or GED is required. Applicant must also have a valid driver's license. Must be willing to earn a Child Development Associate Credential within 18 months of hire unless have a CDA credential. MVCAA offers a choice different tiers for medical, dental and vision plans with low premiums, to fit you and your family's preferences. In addition, MVCAA's includes a generous 403b retirement plan that provides 50% match of what you contribute into the plan. MVCAA offers many other benefits and community support. MVCAA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. ************* Powered by JazzHR ku A6Yz62vT

The EHS Support Teacher assists with the care of a group of children birth to three years old. This position promotes and provides opportunities to staff to embody the agency mission which is “To Engage Communities and Coordinate Resources to Improve the Lives of People Experiencing Poverty”. Program operation is designed around the mission, vision and values of the agency to meet both program and agency strategies and goals. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Light housekeeping duties to ensure the safety of children and to provide a clean environment · Maintain equipment and supplies used in classroom and on playground · Ensure development and implementations study themes and lesson plans · Reliable attendance · Maintain appropriate programmatic documentation in each child-family file · Help provide a learning environment which: o Supports and nurtures each child's social, emotional, and physical development o Includes a balance of active/quiet, small/large group, child initiated and teacher directed daily activities o Offers opportunities for one-on-one activities with children o Contains well-defined learning centers with developmentally appropriate materials o Promotes early language and literacy o Encourages self-control through the use of positive guidance and appropriate limits · Stay current in knowledge of child development by participating in continuing education training opportunities · Maintain professional relationships Competencies: · Ability to use Outlook and general computer knowledge. · Well rounded communication skills that include verbal and written. · Ability to work and have a professional relationship with a wide range of diverse populations and cultures. · Able to understand, follow, support and ensure compliance with Head Start. · Performance Standards, state licensing regulations, and Personnel Policies and Procedures and other regulations. · Demonstrate ability to organize and manage time effectively.

Job Description The EHS Support Teacher assists with the care of a group of children birth to three years old. This position promotes and provides opportunities to staff to embody the agency mission which is “To Engage Communities and Coordinate Resources to Improve the Lives of People Experiencing Poverty”. Program operation is designed around the mission, vision and values of the agency to meet both program and agency strategies and goals. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Light housekeeping duties to ensure the safety of children and to provide a clean environment · Maintain equipment and supplies used in classroom and on playground · Ensure development and implementations study themes and lesson plans · Reliable attendance · Maintain appropriate programmatic documentation in each child-family file · Help provide a learning environment which: o Supports and nurtures each child's social, emotional, and physical development o Includes a balance of active/quiet, small/large group, child initiated and teacher directed daily activities o Offers opportunities for one-on-one activities with children o Contains well-defined learning centers with developmentally appropriate materials o Promotes early language and literacy o Encourages self-control through the use of positive guidance and appropriate limits · Stay current in knowledge of child development by participating in continuing education training opportunities · Maintain professional relationships Competencies: · Ability to use Outlook and general computer knowledge. · Well rounded communication skills that include verbal and written. · Ability to work and have a professional relationship with a wide range of diverse populations and cultures. · Able to understand, follow, support and ensure compliance with Head Start. · Performance Standards, state licensing regulations, and Personnel Policies and Procedures and other regulations. · Demonstrate ability to organize and manage time effectively. · Ability to establish and maintain a professional relationship with families, staff, and community partners. Applicant must have a valid driver's license. Applicant must be able to pass a background check and a drug test. Applicant will also be required to get fingerprints done. Powered by JazzHR JeCZPinRef

Do you love little giggles, tiny high-fives, and making a difference in a child's day? How about whipping up tasty meals that fuel happy, growing minds? If so… we want YOU on our team!!!!!!! What You'll Do: As a Substitute Teacher/Cook, you'll jump in where you're needed most-whether that's helping our littlest learners explore, create, and learn, or helping prepare nutritious meals that keep everyone smiling. Every day is a chance to make a big impact in small but meaningful ways! We are located in the following counties: Ray, Lafayette, Johnson, Carroll, Pettus, Saline and Chariton. You Might Be a Perfect Fit If You: • Enjoy working with children birth to age five • Love creating positive, caring environments • Can help with fun classroom activities • Don't mind light housekeeping to keep everything safe & tidy • Are happy to help serve meals or assist in the kitchen • Believe in teamwork, kindness, and community • Can be flexible with your schedule to fill in as needed A Peek at the Role: • Assist teachers with daily classroom routines • Support children during meals and activities • Help prep and serve well-balanced meals • Follow safety, hygiene, and licensing guidelines • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism • Get lots of smiles, surprises, and “look what I made!” moments What You Need: • High School Diploma/GED • Ability to pass background checks & screenings • Willingness to complete required trainings • A caring heart and a can-do attitude! Hours: This is a flexible substitute position-perfect for someone who enjoys variety and stepping in to help when needed! Join Us in Making a Difference! At MVCAA, our mission is simple: to support families and strengthen our community. As part of our Head Start team, you'll help lift up children and families-one smile, one meal, one interaction at a time. Ready to jump in and be part of something meaningful? Apply today and grow with us! 💚🌱 EEO Statement: MVCAA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability unrelated to ability to do a job, gender identity, sexual orientation, military services, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you someone that likes to work 3 to 5 year old kiddos? Do you like to make a difference in their lives? Are you a team player and can help out wherever needed? Then we have the job for you! Our Head Start center is looking for a Teacher Assistant and Bus Monitor! The Teacher Assistant and Bus Monitor assists the Teacher in implementing and planning developmentally appropriate individual activities in a safe, healthy learning environment. This position will supervise the children and assist the driver while transporting the Head Start children to and from the center. This position promotes and provides opportunities to staff to embody the agency mission which is “To Engage Communities and Coordinate Resources to Improve the Lives of People Experiencing Poverty”. Program operation is designed around the mission, vision and values of the agency to meet both program and agency strategies and goals. Essential Functions: Promote positive work environment Provide guidance to volunteers during children's group sessions Maintain equipment and supplies used in classroom and on playground during group sessions Assist in the development and implementations lesson plans based on individual children's developmental level, interests and learning goals Maintain appropriate programmatic documentation in each child-family file Manage the classroom in the temporary absence of the teacher Participate in scheduled center staff meetings Maintain Confidentiality, Reliable attendance. Provide information to parent committees on a regular basis Support family efforts to access community resources Provide transition information Physically able and willing to participate in all children's activities Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines Provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment Screening, assessment, and observation Observe and document child's progress and maintain appropriate records Provide a safe environment in the vehicle when transporting children Ensure that children use the child safety restraint system at all times Be able to supervise children and ride the bus including go up and down steps Accompany the child on and off the bus rendering aid if needed Ensure children are released only to authorized adults or to their classroom teacher upon arrival at the center Share information with appropriate staff concerning the enrolled children and their families which may include giving written information from parent to staff and from staff to parent Recruit, train, and utilize volunteers and document their contributions Access community resources to extend learning opportunities with field trips and visitors Identify own professional growth needs and develop a plan to achieve them Stay current in knowledge of child development by participant in education training opportunities High School Diploma or GED is required. Must be willing to earn a Child Development Associate Credential within 18 months of hire unless you have a CDA credential. Applicant must be able to pass a background screening and drug test. MVCAA offers a choice of different tiers for medical, dental and vision plans with low premiums, to fit you and your family's preferences. In addition, MVCAA's includes a generous 403b retirement plan that provides 50% match of what you contribute into the plan. MVCAA offers many other benefits and community support. MVCAA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. *************

Job Description Are you someone that likes to work 3 to 5 year old kiddos? Do you like to make a difference in their lives? Are you a team player and can help out wherever needed? Then we have the job for you! Our Head Start center is looking for a Teacher Assistant and Bus Monitor! The Teacher Assistant and Bus Monitor assists the Teacher in implementing and planning developmentally appropriate individual activities in a safe, healthy learning environment. This position will supervise the children and assist the driver while transporting the Head Start children to and from the center. This position promotes and provides opportunities to staff to embody the agency mission which is “To Engage Communities and Coordinate Resources to Improve the Lives of People Experiencing Poverty”. Program operation is designed around the mission, vision and values of the agency to meet both program and agency strategies and goals. Essential Functions: Promote positive work environment Provide guidance to volunteers during children's group sessions Maintain equipment and supplies used in classroom and on playground during group sessions Assist in the development and implementations lesson plans based on individual children's developmental level, interests and learning goals Maintain appropriate programmatic documentation in each child-family file Manage the classroom in the temporary absence of the teacher Participate in scheduled center staff meetings Maintain Confidentiality, Reliable attendance. Provide information to parent committees on a regular basis Support family efforts to access community resources Provide transition information Physically able and willing to participate in all children's activities Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines Provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment Screening, assessment, and observation Observe and document child's progress and maintain appropriate records Provide a safe environment in the vehicle when transporting children Ensure that children use the child safety restraint system at all times Be able to supervise children and ride the bus including go up and down steps Accompany the child on and off the bus rendering aid if needed Ensure children are released only to authorized adults or to their classroom teacher upon arrival at the center Share information with appropriate staff concerning the enrolled children and their families which may include giving written information from parent to staff and from staff to parent Recruit, train, and utilize volunteers and document their contributions Access community resources to extend learning opportunities with field trips and visitors Identify own professional growth needs and develop a plan to achieve them Stay current in knowledge of child development by participant in education training opportunities High School Diploma or GED is required. Must be willing to earn a Child Development Associate Credential within 18 months of hire unless you have a CDA credential. Applicant must be able to pass a background screening and drug test. MVCAA offers a choice of different tiers for medical, dental and vision plans with low premiums, to fit you and your family's preferences. In addition, MVCAA's includes a generous 403b retirement plan that provides 50% match of what you contribute into the plan. MVCAA offers many other benefits and community support. MVCAA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability. ************* Powered by JazzHR 6VPeDFff3j