Lead Teacher - South Learning Center

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 12,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Benefits

Job summary

Cox Health Child Care Center South in Springfield, MO seeks a Lead Teacher to foster safe, engaging learning environments for children. You will plan activities, supervise staff, greet families, and ensure daily tasks are completed promptly, including diapering, cleaning and supply stocking.

The role requires at least 9 college hours in early childhood or a CDA/MOA credential, with 1–2 years in a child care setting preferred. Part-time (20 hours/week) with benefits and supportive team.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, organization, prioritizing, decision-making and planning skills.
• Able to perform in highly stressful situations and during peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates academic and nonacademic activities for children.
• Greets parents and children at drop off/pick up.
• Maintains daily tasks such as diapering, laundry, cleaning and stocking for the next day.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Decision-making

Planning

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, 65807Department:1115 Learning Center SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:20Hours:VariedWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob 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 ExperienceSkills 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 immuneLicensure/Certification/Registration Required: Must obtain Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/FA/AED certification within 30 days of hire