Are you seeking a career with purpose, a position serving your community with work that truly matters? If so, we are accepting applications for Classroom Aide’s. 
  • Earn while you lean!
  • The Apprenticeship program offer employees on-the-job-learning and job related instruction. 
Employees interested in signing up for the Apprenticeship Program will work 40 hour/week at an assigned site on designated learning tasks.
Each Level of learning will have specific learning modules. The learning modules may be presented through classroom instruction or on-line learning. Each employee in the program will have a designated mentor helping them stay on track throughout the program.
Employees will have the prospect of a career ladder in the field and the opportunity to earn higher wages along the way. 
Apprenticeship program consists of:
  • 4,000 on-the-job-learning (OJL) hours
  • 288 hours of related technical instruction (RTI)
Upon completion of the program the employee will receive a Certificate from the Department of Labor and will also have the opportunity to obtain the Child Development Associate Credential.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with the creation and implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that supports the child’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment that meets the changing needs of infants and toddlers.
  • Create a warm and inviting classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and independence.
  • Adheres to federal, state, and local health and safety policies and procedures, Early Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing regulations, and CMCA’s Policies and Procedures, while maintaining First Aid and CPR certification and other required state training.

Qualifications

  • 18 years of age or older
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Must pass background screening prior to hire
  • Submit current physical examination and TB results within ten (10) days of hire and annually thereafter
Central Missouri Community Action will not discriminate against apprenticeship, applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older.
Central Missouri Community Action will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in
apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, part 30.

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