Day Care Assistant Teacher

MERS Goodwill; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

PTO accrual up to 12 days

Job summary

MERS Missouri Goodwill is seeking an energetic Day Care Assistant Teacher to join our Columbia daycare team on a part-time, hourly basis. You will support lesson planning, help supervise children, and create a welcoming learning environment.

The ideal candidate is at least 18 with a HS diploma or GED and has experience as an Assistant Teacher in a daycare or school setting. We offer flexible schedules and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months of experience as an assistant teacher in daycare or school setting required.
• Knowledge of basic child needs and sensitivity to children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement lesson plans.
• Follow State Regulations.
• Follow policies and procedures in manuals.
• Create a positive, inviting environment for children.
• Assist with development and measurement of individualized goals for children.
• Greet parents, ask questions, and provide information.
• Include themselves in children's playtime indoors and outdoors.
• Follow classroom schedule to keep activities timely and organized.
• Complete Opening, Nap time, and Closing Procedures daily.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Benefits include PTO, holidays, and health/dental/vision insurance for eligible hours.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

6 months daycare/assistant teacher exp

Knowledge of child development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professionalDay Care Assistant Teacherto join ourColumbia Daycareteam! 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.
• 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.
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Schedules

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.