Childcare Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare center in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Teacher to develop lesson plans and manage classroom operations. Key responsibilities include coordinating curriculum, engaging children in developmentally appropriate activities, and ensuring a safe classroom environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a deep understanding of child development. The role requires availability during weekdays from 6:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Benefits

Vacation accrual

Paid Holidays

Childcare discount

IRA

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High energy and ability to work well with others.
• Must clear full background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum and activities.
• Supervise teacher assistants and maintain classroom standards.
• Communicate frequently with parents regarding children's progress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Understanding of Child Development

Education

Early Childhood Education Experience

Job description

Summary

Small Wonders Childcare Center is hiring for multiple locations. The Teacher is responsible for developing lessons, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be available Monday through Friday 6:00am to 5:30pm for scheduling.

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Education Experience is a plus.

Benefits

Vacation accrual

Paid Holidays

Childcare discount

IRA