Classroom Aide

Central Missouri Community Action; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent insurance package

Paid vacation and sick time

10 paid holidays

Paid two week winter break

Opportunities for advancement

CMCA swag

Job summary

Central Missouri Community Action is hiring in Columbia, MO to assist the Teacher with classroom activities for children ages 3-5 and infants. The Head Start program offers a structured learning environment focusing on active supervision and engagement.

The role includes a 10-hour shift from Tuesday to Friday, with excellent benefits such as a comprehensive insurance package, generous paid vacation, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Prefer experience working with low-income families and children.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Daycare, preschool, or childcare work experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher with classroom activities.
• Supervise and engage children aged 3-5 and infants up to age 2.

Skills

Experience with low-income families

Childcare experience

High school diploma or GED

Job description

needed in Columbia, MO to help the Teacher with classroom activities. Some classrooms are children ages 3-5 and some classrooms are infants to age 2. The Head Start program is an early childhood education program with a structured learning environment where staff actively supervise and engage with children. Pay is $15.10 per hour.

Job Requirements

• Prefer experience working with low-income families and children.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Daycare, preschool, or childcare work experience is helpful.

Benefits

• Excellent insurance package
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid two week winter break
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• CMCA swag and spirit!

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• Tuesday through Friday

About Us: CMCA is part of a national network of community action agencies founded in 1964. Our mission is to build relationships to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve the quality of life for all members of the community. The actions of our organization change people's lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

We have over 230 staff members throughout eleven counties. As a member of our team, employees are given the opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities we serve every day. To show our appreciation for all the hard work that they do, we offer our employees competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities to help them build rewarding and successful careers.

EOE. Please visit www.cmca.us/careers for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.