Day Care Assistant Teacher

MERS / Goodwill; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

Voluntary Life Insurance

403(B) Retirement

401(A) Retirement

PTO

Employee store discount

Paid holidays

Flexible Schedules

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

MERS Missouri Goodwill is seeking a Day Care Assistant Teacher to join the Columbia Daycare team. The role supports early childhood activities, helps implement lesson plans, and ensures a positive, structured environment for children.

The position is hourly, part-time with a focus on creating engaging activities while following state regulations and company policies. Background checks are noted as part of the employment process.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months of experience working as a supervised Assistant Teacher in a day care or school setting is required.
• Knowledge of basic child needs and sensitivity to children's day care needs.

Responsibilities

• Helps develop and implement lesson plans.
• Follows State Regulations.
• Follows policies and procedures as outlined in employee and job manuals.
• Creates a positive and inviting environment for children.
• Assists with the development and measurement of individualized goals for children.
• Greets parents, asks appropriate questions, and provides information.
• Plays with children indoors and outdoors.
• Keeps classroom schedule on track for timely activities.
• Completes opening, nap time, and closing procedures daily to keep areas tidy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Position Type: Hourly Part-Time

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MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self‑motivated, and professional Day Care Assistant Teacher to join our Columbia Daycare team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission‑driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 18‑years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months of experience working as a supervised Assistant Teacher in a day care or school setting is required.
• Required knowledge of the basic child needs and sensitivity to the capabilities, interest and problems associated with children and their day care needs.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Helps develop and implement lesson plans.
• Follows State Regulations.
• Follows policies and procedures as outlined in employee and job manuals.
• Creates a positive and inviting environment for children.
• Assists with the development and measurement of individualized goals for children.
• Greets parents, asks appropriate questions, and gives appropriate information.
• Includes themselves in children's play time both indoors and outdoors.
• Follows schedule for classroom so that activities are timely and organized.
• Completes the Opening Procedures, Nap time Procedures and Closing Procedures on a daily basis so that classrooms and common areas remain clean and organized.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Individual and family medical benefits for full‑time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• PTO Accrual up to 12 days based on hours worked.
• Employee store discount
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Career Growth Opportunities

MERS Missouri Goodwill is an equal‑opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non‑merit factor.

MERS Missouri Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.