Teacher - North Learning Center

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

The CoxHealth Child Care Center North in Springfield, MO is seeking a part-time Teacher to support safe, healthy learning environments for children. With a 20-hour weekly schedule and rotating shifts, you will greet families, assist with diapers, potty training, and daily cleanup, and help implement learning objectives under supervision.

The role requires at least 6 college hours or a CDA credential, strong communication, and the ability to work well under peak times; Heartsaver CPR/FA/AED

Qualifications

• Requires minimum of 6 college hours in accredited college/university (or MOA waiver) OR CDA credential.
• Experience preferred: 1-2 years in related role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Greet parents and children at drop-off/pick-up; assist diapers/potty training and daily tasks.
• Help implement learning objectives for all ages/classrooms; stock supplies and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Prioritizing

Decision-making

Planning

Education

6 college hours in early childhood education

CDA credential

MOA Educational Waiver

Job description

Facility:Cox Child Care Center North: 1632 N Robberson, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802Department:1018 Learning Center NorthScheduled 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 Teacher is responsible for helping maintain a safe and healthy learning environment, to promote the positive development of all children. Helps Lead Teachers plan, direct or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of the children in our care. Helps teach and carry out learning objectives for all ages and/or classrooms. Greets parents and children at drop off/pick up. Helps with many daily tasks such as, diapers/potty training, laundry, cleaning tables, chairs, diapering areas before and after each use, and toys at naptime and/or the end of each day, stocks supplies for next day. Knows and complies with keeping state mandated child/ staff ratios and all other state, federal and Accreditation regulations.Education:Required: Minimum of 6 college hours at an accredited college or university (if hired prior to 7/30/2018, 3 college hours in early childhood education is required) OR obtain MOA Educational Wavier prior to being in child staff ratios alone and maintain throughout employment OR Current CDA credential (Child Development Associate Credential).Preferred: College hours related to early childhood educationExperience:Preferred: 1-2 Years Related ExperienceSkills:Excellent verbal and written communication 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.Initial T-Dap ImmunizationLicensure/Certification/Registration:Required: Must obtain Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/FA/AED certification within 30 days of hire