Teacher - South Learning Center

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, comprising six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics with more than 14,000 employees. The organization has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, and one of the Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes. A Teacher at Cox Child Care Center South is responsible for helping maintain a safe and healthy learning environment and promoting the positive development of all children. This role involves assisting Lead Teachers in planning, directing, and coordinating academic and nonacademic activities for children aged 6 weeks through 12 years, helping them reach milestone goals and thrive in a culture of continual Early Childhood growth and learning. The position is located at the Cox Child Care Center South: 950 E Primrose, Springfield, Missouri.

Requirements

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)
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 Immunization
Must obtain Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/FA/AED certification within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

College hours related to early childhood education
1-2 Years Related Experience

Responsibilities

Helping maintain a safe and healthy learning environment
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