Day Care Assistant Teacher

MERS Goodwill; Springfield (MO); On-site; Part time

Job summary

MERS Goodwill is hiring a Part-Time Day Care Assistant Teacher in Springfield. The role involves supporting children through play and education while adhering to state regulations. Applicants should have a high school diploma and experience in a daycare environment. This position offers competitive benefits for part-time employees.

Benefits

Medical benefits for full-time employees

Dental and vision benefits

403(B) Retirement options

PTO accrual up to 15 days

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 6-months experience as Assistant Teacher in Daycare or School.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement lesson plans.
• Create an inviting environment for children.
• Assist with individualized goals for children.

Skills

Knowledge of basic child needs

Sensitivity to children's needs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Position Type:Hourly Part-Time
Salary Range:$13.75

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Day Care Assistant Teacher to join our Springfield 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.

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

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement lesson plans.
• Follow State Regulations.
• Follow policies and procedures as outlined in Employee and Job manuals.
• Create positive and inviting environment for children.
• Assist with the development and measurement of individualized goals for children.
• Greet parents and ask appropriate questions/give appropriate information.
• Include themselves in children's play time both indoors and outdoors.
• Follow schedule for classroom so that activities are timely and organized.
• Complete 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.
• Immediate date of hire 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 15 days based on hours worked.
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Schedules

MERS 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/ MO Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.