Daycare Infant Toddler Part-Time Teacher

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Hours will vary due to part time status)

Pay: $16–$18 per hour

As part of our classroom team, you will provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a childcare center
• At least 6 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education or related fields

• Fingerprint background check
• Drug test
• TB test
• Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) background check
• Hepatitis A vaccination (Must provide proof)
• Sex Offender Registry check
• CPR certification (Can be obtained after offered permanent employment)

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with curriculum and children’s individual goals
• Maintain classroom schedules, lesson plans, and monthly calendars
• Observe and assess children; contribute to portfolios and MO Accreditation documentation
• Assist with meal/snack distribution and cleanup
• Rotate toys, sensory activities, art supplies, and props to support planned lessons
• Ensure safety indoors and outdoors; maintain emergency supplies and classroom information
• Create a welcoming environment for children and families
• Maintain compliance with licensing and accreditation standards
• Update bulletin boards and rotate classroom artwork
• Post menus, mission statements, calendars, and required documents clearly
• Communicate with families daily and during formal meetings (e.g., parent-teacher conferences)
• Follow policies outlined in Employee Handbook, Staff Policy Manual, and Parent Handbook
• Maintain pediatric first aid, CPR, and other required certifications
• Safely lift children up to 30 pounds multiple times per day
• Engage with children at their level (floor play, crouching, playground supervision)
• Complete paperwork and record-keeping on time
• Support family-friendly activities and events at the Center