Assistant Teacher

Mochildcareaware; Columbia Township (MO); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance starting day

Pension plan

Deferred compensation plans

14 paid holidays

Childcare discount

Vacation and sick leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Boone County Government is launching a brand-new childcare center designed to support public safety families with high-quality early childhood education in a safe, nurturing environment. We are seeking an Assistant Teacher to work with the lead teacher, implement lesson plans, supervise children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, document observations, and communicate with staff and families.

This full-time, non-exempt role offers 40 hours per week with shifts 5:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Must pass background check and medical examination as required by licensing regulations.
• Must maintain employment eligibility per state licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans.
• Supervise children and assist with daily routines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging classroom environment for ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Document observations and communicate with staff and families.
• Help manage classroom behavior and maintain schedule when the lead teacher is absent.

Skills

Teamwork

Observation documentation

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

About This Role

Boone County is proud to launch abrand-new, first-of-its-kind Childcare Center dedicated to serving our public safety families.This innovative center will provide high-quality early childhood education in a safe, nurturing, and developmentallyappropriate environmentthat supports the unique schedules and needs of emergency personnel families.

Many public safety families struggle to find childcare that accommodates their unusual and often unpredictable schedules. To better support our employees and their families, our center will initially offer flexible, scheduled childcare seven days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. This initial program structure creates a strong foundation, with the potential to expand hours and services in the future.

We are seekingAssistant Teacherswho will work collaboratively with all staff to create a high-quality childcare program that ensures operational excellence, maintains regulatory compliance, supports children’s growth, promotes well-being, and strengthens partnerships with families.

This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a childcare center from the ground up while supporting the families who serve our community every day.

What You’ll Do

The Assistant Teacher supports the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans, supervising children, assisting with daily routines, and maintaining a clean, safe, and engaging classroom environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, documenting observations, communicating with staff and families, helping manage classroom behavior, and maintaining classroom schedule and routine when the lead teacher is absent.

Position Details

• Status:Full-time,non-exempt, benefited
• Schedule:40 hours per week. Shifts vary within center hours of 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., 7 days per week including holidays. Must be able to work any shifts as needed to support center operations and staffing requirements.
• Starting Hourly Salary:Starting from $18.07 per hour, commensurate with experience. Potential for shift differential.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old, in accordance with applicable state or licensing regulations.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain it within a designated time frame.
• Must pass a background check and medical examination as required by applicable licensing regulations, federal, state, and Boone County policies.
• Must maintain employment eligibility by meeting all state licensing, certification, background check, and training requirements.

Nice to Have

• High school diploma or GED.
• A basic understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Twelve months or more of experience working with children under 5 years of age in a childcare, preschool, or similar setting.

Benefits

• Benefits That Truly Stand Out
• Boone County Government offers one of the most competitive public-sector benefit packages in the region:
• Health,dental &vision insurance startingdayone (Including medical/dental plans with no employee premium options!)
• Pensionplan
• Twomatchingdeferredcompensationplans
• 14paidholidays
• Childcare discount
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• No-cost life and disability insurance options
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• This is stability, security, and service,all in one career move.