Assistant Teacher CDC

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University is looking for an Assistant Teacher in Springfield, Missouri. This role involves providing care and nurturing for infants through preschool children, assisting in developmentally appropriate program planning, and maintaining a safe environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent with preferred 60 college credit hours in child development. The position offers an hourly pay rate of $15.00.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 60 college credit hours in child and family development preferred.
• CPR and first aid certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, safety, and nurturing for children from infant through preschool age.
• Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and pleasant environment for children.
• Instruct adults in proper child care practices.
• Communicate with parents about child development.

Skills

Child care practices

Communication with parents

Nurturing infants to preschool children

Developmentally appropriate program planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

60 college credit hours in child and family development

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Job description

Missouri State University is hiring an Assistant Teacher CDC. The role involves providing care, safety, and nurturing for infants through preschool children, assisting in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs, maintaining a safe and clean environment, instructing other adults in proper care, and communicating with parents about child development and their children’s progress.

Highlights

• Provide care, safety, and nurturing for children from infant through preschool age.
• Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs for children.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, and pleasant physical environment responsive to children's needs.
• Instruct other adults in proper child care practices and role model effective interactions.
• Communicate with parents regarding their children and general child development information.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; 60 college credit hours in child and family development preferred.
• Experience requirement varies: no experience required with 60 college credits; otherwise, two years working with young children and families.
• Required certification or ability to obtain CPR and first aid certification within 30 days of employment.
• Preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Hourly pay rate is $15.00; position requires physical ability to supervise children effectively and pass a background check.