Infant/Toddler Teacher for Early Head Start

Central Missouri Community Action; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Missouri Community Action is seeking an Infant/Toddler Teacher for their Early Head Start program in Columbia to provide quality education and care for children aged infant to 3 years. The position requires nurturing qualities and an eagerness to positively influence the lives of young children in a supportive community environment. The ideal candidate should have a CDA or some college experience, with opportunities for professional growth and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, including 10 paid holidays

Excellent medical, dental, life, and vision insurance

Retirement Plan

4-day work week (Tuesday - Friday)

Two week paid winter break

Opportunities for advancement

Professional development opportunities

CMCA swag and spirit

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants and toddlers is preferred.
• Ability to create a secure and nurturing environment for children.
• Experience with low-income families is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure positive guidance and nurture children aged infant to 3 years.
• Create a secure and health-conscious environment.
• Maintain child safety during care.

Skills

Nurturing

Communication

Positive Guidance

Education

CDA or college credits related to Early Childhood Education

Job description

Infant/Toddler Teacher for Early Head Start

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Join Our Team as a Infant/Toddler Teacher!

Are you ready to impact children's lives? At Head Start, we are committed to providing quality education and care for children and their families. Central Missouri Community Action is hiring Infant/Toddler Teachers for our Head Start centers in Columbia, and we want you to join our team!

As a nurturing Teacher, you will positively influence the lives of children aged infant to 3 years old, fostering their growth and development through evidence-based early childhood education.

Position

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Pay

$15.13 to $16.21 per hour

Job Duties

• Ensure positive guidance when interacting with children.
• Ensure a secure, health-conscious, and well-organized setting to accommodate the needs and requirements of infants and toddlers.
• Maintain the health and safety of children under the care of CMCA
• Create and maintain a nurturing environment where both children and parents feel comfortable and welcome.
  
  

Job Requirements

• CDA or some college required. Related College degree preferred.
• Daycare, preschool, or childcare work experience is helpful.
• Prefer experience working with low-income families and children.
• Experience with integrating Early Childhood Development theory into daily classroom activities preferred.
• Tailor approaches to meet the individual needs of the children.
  
  

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan
• 4-day work week (Tuesday - Friday)
• Two week paid winter break
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development opportunities
• CMCA swag and spirit!
  
  

Schedule

• 10 hour shift, Tuesday through Friday
  
  

About Central Missouri Community Action (cmca)

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.

Location: 65251, 65101

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