Lead Teacher - North Learning Center

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with employer match

20+ hrs/week

Job summary

CoxHealth’s Cox Child Care Center North in Springfield, MO seeks a Lead Teacher to foster safe, healthy learning environments for children from infancy through early adolescence. You will plan activities, implement learning objectives, greet families at drop-off and pick-up, and ensure daily tasks are completed efficiently.

The role emphasizes adherence to state ratios and regulatory standards while supporting continuous Early Childhood growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 college hours in early childhood or 6 college hours with MOA waiver or CDA credential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.
• Plan and coordinate academic and nonacademic activities.
• Greet parents and children at drop-off/pick-up and ensure timely tasks.
• Diapering/toilet areas, laundry, cleaning tables, and stock supplies for next day.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Health screening

Safety registry

TB test

Age 18+

T-Dap licensure

CPR/FA/AED cert

Education

Early childhood coursework

CDA credential / MOA waiver

Tools

None

Job description

Facility: Cox Child Care Center North: 1632 N Robberson, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802 Department: 1018 Learning Center North Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: varied Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week).

Job Description

A Lead Teacher is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment, to promote the positive development of all children. Plans, directs and coordinates the academic and nonacademic activities of the children in our care. Carry out learning objectives for all ages of children in their care/classroom. Greets parents and children at drop off/pick up. Ensures that all daily tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner, such as diapers/potty training, laundry, cleaning tables, chairs, diapering/toileting areas before and after each use, clean toys at naptime and/or end of each shift, and stocks supplies for the next day. Knows and complies with keeping state mandated child/staff ratios at all times and all other state, federal and Accreditation regulations/standards.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping children reach their milestone goals. If you are a dynamic teacher who loves working with children 6 weeks through 12 years of age, who enjoys seeing children reach their full potential and thrive, we are searching for you. If you want to work with a team that fosters a culture of continual Early Childhood growth and learning, we are searching for you.

Education

• Required: A minimum of 9 College hours related to early childhood OR Minimum of 6 college hours at an accredited college or university and MOA Educational Waver obtained upon hire. OR Current CDA credential (Child Development Associate Credential)

Experience

• Preferred: 1-2 Years Related Experience

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, organization, prioritizing, decision-making and planning skills.
• Able to perform in highly stressful situations, including high volume times such as morning drop off times and during overlap (start of 2nd shift) drop off/afternoon pickup times.
• Health Screening required.
• Successful annual clearance from Family Care Safety Registry.
• An annual TB test required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Initital T-Dap immune Licensure/Certification/Registration
• Required: Must obtain Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/FA/AED certification within 30 days of hire

At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.