Cub Care Part-Time

LIGGETT TRAIL ED CTR; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Springs School District is seeking a Part-Time Cub Care staff member for the 2026-2027 Head Start program in Blue Springs, MO. The role focuses on planning and implementing early learning experiences, fostering safe environments, and supporting families to prepare children for school.

Position is hourly, non-benefits eligible, with a pay range of $17.99 to $26.19 per hour. Prior daycare experience is preferred; CPR/First Aid certification is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in educational/daycare settings preferred.
• Associate's degree or pursuing related field.
• Ability to plan activities and document progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities to stimulate language and social growth.
• Develop instructional materials for diverse learners.
• Maintain safe, healthy learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents via newsletters and conferences.
• Sterilize equipment and maintain center cleanliness.
• Attend trainings to support curriculum delivery.

Skills

Safety practices

Student motivation

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

CPR First Aid

Job description

Cub Care Part-Time

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931712

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Cub Care Staff - Part-Time

Blue Springs School District

2026-2027

Position Summary

Planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectualand physical development of young children, including the readiness of children for school. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, support social and emotional development of children, and encourage involvement of the familiesin a Head Start program and support the development of relationships between children and their families.

• This job reports to Director of Early Childhood/Special Services
• This position is a Part- time, hourly position, non-benefits eligible position.
• The hourlyrangefor this position is: $17.99-$26.19. Pay will be based on previous experience.

Essential Functions

• Plan individual and group activities according to curriculum model to stimulate growth in language, social, motor skills.
• Develop/use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of pupils with wide range of age, mental, physical, and emotional maturate.
• Develop student worth as an individual and his role in his family and community.
• Encourage students to express themselves creatively in art, music, and dramatic play.
• Provide appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable student behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
• Cooperate and seek assistance from other professional staff members.
• Provide individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs of student in communications skills, health habits, physical skills, and development of self-concepts.
• Communicate regularly with parents by means of a newsletter, notes, phone calls and individual parent conferences.
• Know district and building policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized, properly supplied learning center.
• Observe, interact, and supervise infants and toddlers on a regular basis to ensure they receive proper care.
• Sterilize equipment, toys, and supplies.
• Attend trainings to help facilitate curriculum in the learning center.
• Maintain the facility cleanliness to the stands of DFS licensing, Head Start, Early Head Start and Missouri Accreditation.
• Prepare food for infants and toddlers.
• Ensure personal hygiene of infants and toddlers is maintained.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Previous experience working with children in an educational/daycare setting is desired.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; controlling and motivating students; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; age-appropriate activities; and positive reinforcement techniques.

Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Experience: Job related experience preferred.

Education: Associates Degree (60 hours of college credit required) or working towards an Associate’s Degree in related field.

Equivalency: None

Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Testing

None

Certificates and Licenses

CPR First Aid

Continuing Education/Training

Professional Development

Clearances

Criminal Background Check, Family Safe Care Registry Check, TB Assessment (Testing)

FLSA Status

Non‑Exempt

Salary Grade

36

07/01/2026

Position Type: Part‑Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Classroom Teacher > Preschool

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: HrDept[at]bssd[dot]net