Teacher - North Learning Center

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

A Teacher at Cox Child Care Center North 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. The position requires an individual who is passionate about helping children reach their milestone goals and thrive, and who enjoys working with a team that fosters continual Early Childhood growth and learning.

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

Help maintain a safe and healthy learning environment
Promote the positive development of all children
Help Lead Teachers plan, direct or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of the children in our care
Help teach and carry out learning objectives for all ages and/or classrooms
Greet parents and children at drop off/pick up
Help 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
Stock supplies for next day
Know and comply with keeping state mandated child/staff ratios and all other state, federal and Accreditation regulations