Lead Teacher - South Learning Center

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Cox (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

20+ hrs/week

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Lead Teacher for Cox Child Care Center South in Springfield, MO. The role emphasizes maintaining a safe learning environment and guiding children's development across age groups.

The successful candidate will plan activities, greet families, and manage daily tasks while adhering to state ratios and accreditation standards. Training in early childhood credentials strengthens candidacy.

Qualifications

• Required: 9 college hours in early childhood or MOA Educational Waiver upon hire or CDA credential.
• Experience: 1–2 years in related childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment to promote children’s development.
• Plan and coordinate academic and nonacademic activities for all ages.
• Carry out learning objectives for the classroom and greet parents at drop-off/pick-up.
• Complete daily tasks such as diapers/toilet, laundry, cleaning, and stocking supplies.
• Maintain state-mandated child/staff ratios and comply with regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

9 college hours in early childhood

MOA Educational Waiver

CDA credential

Job description

Facility: Cox Child Care Center South: 950 E Primrose, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1115 Learning Center South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Hours: Varied Work Shift: Rotating (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.

Education

Required: A minimum of 9 College hours related to early childhood OR MOA Educational Wavier 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.

Additional Requirements

• 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

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.