Community Support Services of Missouri·Webb City, Missouri
The teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate educational program for children of varying abilities. They must also maintain a safe, welcoming environment while ensuring compliance with state licensing requirements.
Community Support Services of Missouri (CSS) has been in operation since 1978 supporting children and adults with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities. Our mission is to foster and promote maximum independence, quality of life, personal growth, health and safety for the individuals we serve. We ensure that every member of our community has the opportunity to live a life defined by potential, not any potential limitations. At CSS we strive each day to live out our ABLE Core Value: Above and Beyond, Better Together, Lead Intentionally, and Empower Everyone.
The ELC Child Development Teacher plans, organizes, and implements 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 who may have developmental delays, challenging behaviors, as well as typically developing children through sound learning opportunities. The teacher also ensures compliance with Missouri Child Care Licensing requirements.
Essential Functions
Build positive trusting relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community representatives to support children and families.
Planning and managing a developmentally appropriate program that is warm, welcoming and supporting the health, safety, and growth of children in the program that fosters independence.
Consistently prepare program materials; treatment protocols that include a wide variety of domains such as toilet learning, communication, social, and adaptive living skills to support the child that fosters independence.
Redirect behavior in positive and productive ways
Promote children’s development and learning by encouraging routines, and activities that facilitate children’s growth and development
Observe children regularly and individualize the program based on these observations.
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
Maintain professional standards and be ethical, including but not limited to, maintaining confidentiality of children and families, following operational policies and procedures, and supporting a positive team interaction with all.
This is a full time position with benefits offered. We have a 3% matching retirement that is 100%vested day 1!
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license with auto insurance. Preference is given to those with a CDA credential and at least one year of experience working with children.
Market context
In Missouri, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are typically driven by ongoing demand for educators with infant-toddler experience and formal training in Early Childhood Education or a related field. These positions can be competitive because Montessori preparation and hands-on experience with children ages 0-3 are often required, along with standard benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Montessori credentials and age-group experience before applying.