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

PTO after 90 days

Discounted childcare for employees

Parental leave

Education support

Job summary

Mochildcareaware in Columbia, MO seeks an Infant and Toddler Teacher to join our family-oriented team. This full-time role focuses on nurturing infants and toddlers with engaging activities, creating a safe learning environment, and developing consistent daily routines.

You will collaborate with fellow teachers, communicate with families about progress, and support a cohesive educational program. Strong communication, patience, and prior childcare experience are valued; background checks are

Qualifications

• Must have experience in childcare, teaching, or related fields.
• 3-9 hours of ECE college credit (can help with this).
• Passionate about working with children and able to communicate effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with classroom management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Instruct infant-aged children (birth - 24 months) in activities promoting growth.
• Create a fun and safe learning environment.
• Develop schedules and routines for physical activity, rest, and play.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers about progress.
• Monitor safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support the educational program.

Skills

ECE credits

Team player

Strong communication

Patience

Education

ECE coursework

3-9 hours ECE college credit

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