Classroom Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, life, and视觉

Paid vacation and sick time

10 paid holidays

Paid two-week winter break

Opportunities for advancement

Professional development opportunities

CMCA swag and spirit!

Job summary

Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) in Fulton, MO is seeking a Classroom Aide to support teachers and create a structured, nurturing learning environment for young children ages 0–2 or 3–5. You will assist with daily activities, supervision, and health and development support in a Head Start setting.

This on-site role offers a 10-hour shift, four-day work week (Tuesday–Friday), with benefits including medical, dental, life, and vision insurance, paid vacation and sick time, holidays, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with children in daycare, preschool, or similar setting helpful.
• Experience with low-income families and children preferred.
• CDA or related Early Childhood Education education is a plus.
• Must enjoy working as part of a team and supporting young children.

Responsibilities

• Support daily classroom activities and help create a structured learning environment.
• Supervise and engage children, assisting learning, development, health and well-being.

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDA or Early Childhood Education

Job description

Join Us in Making a Difference in Children's Lives!

Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) is seeking a dedicated Classroom Aide to join our Head Start team in Fulton, MO. If you enjoy working with young children and want to help create a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Classroom Aide, you will work alongside the Teacher and other classroom staff to support daily classroom activities and help create a structured learning environment for young children. Depending on the classroom, you may work with children ages 0–2 or ages 3–5.

You will help actively supervise and engage children while supporting their learning, development, health, and overall well-being.

Position Details

• Pay: $15.10 per hour
• Location: Fulton, MO

Job Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with children in a daycare, preschool, childcare, or similar setting is helpful.
• Experience working with low-income families and children is preferred.
• A CDA or related education in Early Childhood Education is a plus.
• Must enjoy working as part of a team and supporting the needs of young children.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Generous paid vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid two-week winter break
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development opportunities
• CMCA swag and spirit!

Schedule

• 10-hour shifts
• 4-day work week (Tuesday–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.