Infant/Toddler Teacher for Early Head Start

Central Missouri Community Action; Gravois Mills (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

4-day week

Winter break

Career growth

Professional development

CMCA swag

Job summary

Central Missouri Community Action is hiring an Infant/Toddler Teacher for the Head Start center in Gravois Mills, MO. The role supports children aged birth to 3 years, promoting growth through evidence-based early childhood education and family engagement.

The position offers a four-day work week (Tue–Fri), competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within CMCA.

Qualifications

• CDA or some college is required; related college degree preferred.
• Daycare, preschool or childcare experience is helpful.
• Experience with low-income families and children preferred.
• Experience applying Early Childhood Development theory in daily activities.
• Tailor approaches to meet individual children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure positive guidance when interacting with children.
• Create a secure, health-conscious, and well-organized setting for infants and toddlers.
• Maintain health and safety of children in CMCA care.
• Foster a nurturing environment for children and parents.

Skills

Low-income families experience

Early childhood engagement

Tailor approaches to children

Education

CDA or some college

Related college degree preferred

Job description

Join Our Team as a Infant/Toddler Teacher!

Are you ready to impact children's lives? At Morgan County 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 center in Gravois Mills, 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: $31,761 - $33,924 annually based on qulaifications

Location: Gravois Mills, MO

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.