Child Development Assistant

Job overview

The Child Development Assistant role is onsite in Webb City, MO, with compensation listed as $16.34 per year. Community Support Services of Missouri supports children and adults with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities, with a mission focused on independence, quality of life, personal growth, health, and safety. The assistant supports the early learning center's teacher and helps provide a welcoming, developmentally appropriate environment for children with varying abilities. The role promotes learning, safety, and independence while supporting compliance with Missouri child care licensing requirements.

What you'll do

• Build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community representatives
• assist with planning and managing developmentally appropriate programming
• encourage routines and activities that support children's growth
• observe children and individualize programming
• redirect behavior positively
• participate in training
• maintain confidentiality and follow operational policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child development assistant

early learning center

child development

early childhood education

children with disabilities

webb city mo

community support services of missouri

part-time

high school diploma

retirement match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits are offered for eligible positions
• the employer offers a 3% retirement match that is 100% vested on day one.

Why this role

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience working with children is preferred; required training and certifications must be obtained and maintained.

About the employer

Community Support Services of Missouri is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.