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Infant/Toddler Teacher for Early Head Start

Central Missouri Community Action

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#Childcare#Preschool#Infant Care#CDA#Early Childhood Development#Early Head Start#Toddler Care#Community Action Agency
#Evidence-Based Education
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$15 - $16 / HOURPosted 6 days ago

Location

Benton County, Missouri

Salary

$15 - $16 / HOUR

Quick overview

The teacher is responsible for fostering the growth and development of children aged 0-3 through evidence-based early childhood education. Key duties include maintaining a secure, health-conscious environment and providing positive guidance to children and parents.

Requirements summary

A CDA or some college is required, with a related college degree preferred. Experience in childcare, preschool, or working with low-income families is highly desired.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateClassroom ManagementParent CommunicationEarly Childhood EducationPositive GuidanceChild SafetyNurturing EnvironmentCurriculum IntegrationChild Development Theory

Job description

  • Join Our Team as a Infant/Toddler Teacher!
  • Are you ready to impact children's lives?
  • At Head Start, we are committed to providing quality education and care for children and their families.
  • Central Missouri Community Action is hiring Infant/Toddler Teachers for our Head Start center in Warsaw, and we want you to join our team!
  • As a nurturing Teacher, you will positively influence the lives of children aged infant to 3 years old, fostering their growth and development through evidence-based early childhood education.

Position

  • Infant/Toddler
  • Teacher
  • Pay: $15.27 to $16.31 per hour
  • Location:
  • Warsaw
  • Job
  • Duties: Ensure positive guidance when interacting with children. Ensure a secure, health-conscious, and well-organized setting to accommodate the needs and requirements of infants and toddlers. Maintain the health and safety of children under the care of CMCA Create and maintain a nurturing environment where both children and parents feel comfortable and welcome.
  • Job
  • Requirements: CDA or some college required. Related College degree preferred. Daycare, preschool, or childcare work experience is helpful. Prefer experience working with low-income families and children. Experience with integrating Early Childhood Development theory into daily classroom activities preferred. Tailor approaches to meet the individual needs of the children.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, including 10 paid holidays Excellent medical, dental, life, and vision insurance Retirement Plan 4-day work week (Tuesday - Friday) Two week paid winter break Opportunities for advancement Professional development opportunities CMCA swag and spirit! Schedule: 10 hour shift, Tuesday through Friday ABOUT CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION (CMCA) CMCA is part of a national network of community action agencies founded in 1964. Our mission is to build relationships to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve the quality of life for all members of the community. The actions of our organization change people's lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. We have over 230 staff members throughout eleven counties. As a member of our team, employees are given the opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities we serve every day. To show our appreciation for all the hard work that they do, we offer our employees competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities to help them build rewarding and successful careers. EOE. Please visit www.cmca.us/careers for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.

Location: 65355, 65326, 65735, 64740, 64735, 65323, 65338, 65779, 65634

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Generous paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • 4-day work week
  • Two week paid winter break

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Mission CMCA's mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve self-reliance. Company Overview Central Missouri Community Action is a non-profit agency providing education, resources, and referrals to individuals and families throughout mid-Missouri in order to...

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IndustryPublic Policy Offices
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
HQColumbia, MO
Founded1965

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Market context

Missouri early childhood teacher demand remains steady

In Missouri, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are typically driven by ongoing demand for educators with infant-toddler experience and formal training in Early Childhood Education or a related field. These positions can be competitive because Montessori preparation and hands-on experience with children ages 0-3 are often required, along with standard benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Montessori credentials and age-group experience before applying.

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