TWOs & Young Three Year Old Teacher

Mochildcareaware; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mochildcareaware is seeking a strong, experienced teacher for our TWO- and Young Three-year-olds (Ladybugs) classroom in Columbia, MO. The role involves leading a multi-age group, building routines, and supporting children with diverse abilities.

You will collaborate with families and staff to implement developmentally appropriate activities, monitor progress, and ensure a warm, safe, and engaging learning environment for toddlers and preschoolers.

Qualifications

• Background in Early Childhood education or closely related field.
• Experience in childcare, teaching, or related fields.
• Ability to open, lead, and maintain a classroom independently.
• Positive and patient demeanor with young children.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement schedules and routines for activity, rest, and play.
• Instruct early preschool-aged children to promote intellectual, developmental, and social growth.
• Create a safe, fun learning environment and build positive relationships with children and families.
• Communicate with parents on growth and progress through observations and conferences.
• Maintain health and safety of all students and work as a team in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Early childhood education

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Team player

Patience

Education

College education in Early Childhood or related field

Job description

About This Role

We are seeking a Strong, Experienced Passionate Teacher to join our team in our TWOs and Young Three-year-old (Ladybugs) classroom! This is an established classroom and we are looking for someone with experience to add to this growing classroom. We are seeking someone who can handle the fast-paced, challenging environment and who has the experience necessary to work with special needs and behavioral challenges that come in a multi-age setting. We are seeking someone who can help implement and maintain a steady routine, curriculum, and classroom.

Who We Are:

We are a licensed facility that provides care for children from birth to 5 years. We have been in business for 30+ years and are under brand new membership this year! We started as a single classroom with a vision to provide low-cost quality educational experiences to families in central Columbia. Our program has grown through the years but we remain dedicated to our mission.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Instruct early preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual, developmental, and social growth
• Create a fun and safe learning environment
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with children and families.
• Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress through observations, checklists, and conferences.
• Maintain the health and safety of all students
• Build and maintain positive relationships with the entire Turn the Page family.

Requirements

• Background screening with DHSS
• Fingerprinting with MSHP
• Prefer college education in Early Childhood or a closely related field
• Must have previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
• Must have previous experience working with kiddos with different abilities and situations.
• The ability and working knowledge to open, lead, and maintain a classroom independently.
• Passionate about working with children
• Ability to build rapport with children
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Nice to Have

• physical
• TB test and TB risk assessment filled out
• Food Handler's Card
• First Aid & CPR
• 12 hours of CE clock hours per year

Benefits

• What we offer:
• Paid time off and vacation time after 90 days
• Flexible scheduling based on individual needs
• 50% of Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance PAID
• Professional Development and education support
• Employee discount
• Parental leave