CoxHealth·Springfield, Missouri
A Teacher is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment and promoting the positive development of all children. They assist Lead Teachers in planning and coordinating academic and nonacademic activities for children in their care.
Cox Child Care Center South: 950 E Primrose, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department: 1115 Learning Center South
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
A Teacher is responsible for helping maintain a safe and healthy learning environment, to 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.
Overview of Unit/Department We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping children reach their milestone goals. If you are a dynamic teacher who loves working with children 6 weeks through 12 years of age, who enjoys seeing children reach their full potential and thrive, we are searching for you. If you want to work with a team that fosters a culture of continual Early Childhood growth and learning, apply to join our team of professional, enthusiastic teachers.
This is a paid practicum for the Learning Centers with Missouri State University Early Childhood students.
• Preferred: 1-2 Years Related Experience
• Required: Must obtain Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/FA/AED certification within 30 days of hire
Candidates must have a minimum of 6 college hours at an accredited institution or obtain a MOA Educational Waiver. Preferred qualifications include 1-2 years of related experience and college hours in early childhood education.
Market context
In Missouri, practicum-based teaching roles at learning centers can draw steady interest because they combine classroom support with supervised experience in an educational setting. Candidates are often more competitive when they already have college coursework in early childhood education and some related experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm whether you meet the 6 college-hour minimum or can obtain a MOA Educational Waiver before applying.