Prime, Inc.
Location
Springfield, Missouri
The teacher assistant is responsible for planning and executing age-appropriate educational activities to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children. They also manage basic needs, ensure child safety, and maintain a clean classroom environment.
Candidates should have a solid work history and a passion for childcare, though prior experience or education in a related field is preferred but not required. Must be able to pass background screenings, a TB test, and meet physical requirements including lifting 40lbs.
Greet parents and children at drop off/pick up Keeps the children’s safety a priority both in the classroom and on the playground. Plan and carry out educational curriculum/lesson plans. Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills. Attend to children’s basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers when applicable. Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care Establish and reinforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order. Read books to entire classes or to small groups. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and imaginative play. Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling and field trips. Serves meals and refreshments to children. Responsible for the cleanliness of the classroom and classroom laundry.
Monday - Friday from 9am - 6pm
Qualifications Required: Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge Knowledgeable about the operation of a learning center is helpful. Childcare experience is preferred, but not required. Abilities Must be able to effectively communicate with children, parents and peers. Candidate will need to be able to enforce all administrative policies and rules in governing the children. Must be able to supervise, evaluate and plan age appropriate activities for the classroom, while providing a positive and stimulating environment in which children can thrive. Perform the essential duties of the job. Experience, Education, and Training Childcare experience or prior education in a related field is preferred, although we can train the right candidate. Must be able to demonstrate a solid work history as well as an interest in the industry, be self-motivated, and possess excellent customer service/people skills. Physical Requirements Must be able to stand for up to entire shift. Performs bending, lifting, and reaching to both ground level and overhead. Candidate must be able to lift and carry 40lbs. Working Environment Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in an office environment. However, some time will be spent outdoors in various weather while observing children in the outdoors play area. Licensing/Certification Must be able to pass a job specific post-offer physical and TB test and Family Care Safety Registry background screening prior to beginning employment, and annually thereafter. Must complete federal background screening process through the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site. Miscellaneous Requirements Flexible hours required with the willingness to work evenings on occasion.
Market context
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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