Toddler Teacher

Mochildcareaware; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Flexible Schedule

Paid time off and vacation time after

Flexible scheduling based on needs

Discounted childcare for employees

Parental leave

Professional Development and education

Job summary

Mochildcareaware in Columbia, MO is seeking a full-time Infant and Toddler Teacher for an established classroom with a family-oriented team. The role focuses on nurturing infants (birth to 24 months) and building a safe, stimulating learning environment while developing daily schedules and communicating progress to families.

Ideal candidates have childcare experience, 3–9 hours of ECE college credit, strong communication, patience, and the ability to work well in a collaborative school setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or related fields.
• 3-9 hours of ECE college credit (Can help with this).
• Passionate about working with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive and patient demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with classroom management techniques.
• The ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct infant-aged children (birth - 24 months) in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth.
• Create a fun and safe learning environment.
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime.
• Communicating with parents and caregivers about their child’s progress.
• Monitoring the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Collaborating with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive educational program.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Patience

Education

ECE credits

Job description

About This Role

LOVE INFANTS AND TODDLERS? LOVE WORKING FOR A FAMILY-ORIENTED TEAM? JOIN US TODAY!

We are IMMEDIATELY seeking a Full-Time Infant and Toddler Teacher to join our organization! This is an established classroom, and we would love to see a strong, dedicated teacher with leadership skills

Who We Are:

Our licensed facility provides care for children from birth through 5 years. We have been in business in central Columbia for 30 years! We started as a single classroom with a vision to provide low-cost, quality educational experiences to families in Columbia. Our program has grown through the years, but we remain dedicated to our mission. We are currently looking for teachers for our Infant and Toddler classrooms.

What You’ll Do

• Instruct infant-aged children (birth - 24 months) in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
• Create a fun and safe learning environment
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Communicating with parents and caregivers about their child’s progress
• Monitoring the safety and well-being of children at all times
• Collaborating with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive educational program

Requirements

MUST HAVE:

• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
• 3-9 hours of ECE college credit - (Can help with this)
• Passionate about working with children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with classroom management techniques
• The ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

BEFORE Hire we will require:

• Background screening with DESE/OoC
• Fingerprinting with MSHP

AFTER Hire, we require the following:

• physical (within 30 days of employment)
• TB test and TB risk assessment filled out (within 30 days of employment)
• Food Handler's Card
• First Aid & CPR
• 18 hours of CE clock hours per year

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid time off and vacation time after 90 days
• Flexible scheduling based on individual needs
• Discounted childcare for employees
• Parental leave
• Professional Development and education support