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Childcare Teacher (Infant/Toddler)

Little Guppy Child Development Center & Daycare·St. Charles, Missouri

$16 - $18/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 9 days ago
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About the role

Lead all aspects of the classroom while ensuring the safety, well-being, and emotional needs of infants and toddlers. Establish professional relationships with families and maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning environment.

Little Guppy's is a licensed childcare center seeking Full-time Lead and Assistant Teachers to support our Infant and Toddler classrooms!

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks. A plus if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift

  • Monday -
  • Friday, 7am-4pm, 7:30am-4:30pm OR 12-6pm

Compensation: $16-$18/hour, based on education and experience

  • We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
  • Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with Match
  • Discounts for Childcare
  • Fun and Positive Place to Work
  • Open Door Policy
  • Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Main Job Responsibilities

  • Lead all aspects of the classroom.
  • Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
  • Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
  • Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Little Guppy's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to pass all required background checks. Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work actively around small children is required.

  • high school
  • Physical Stamina
  • Organization
  • Emotional Support
  • Classroom Management
  • Childcare
  • Child Safety
  • Family Rapport

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Pay
  • 401k With Match
  • Paid Trainings
  • Childcare Discounts
  • Enhanced Career and Professional Development

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $18/hr
Location
St. Charles, Missouri
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Little Guppy Child Development Center & Daycare

Little Guppy is an early childhood development program integrated with the convenience of day care. Our Little Guppy Family is comprised of three facets: the children, their families, and the teachers/staff. Our program values each of these facets equally and is devoted to their...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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In Missouri, teaching assistant roles often draw steady interest because schools and early childhood programs need candidates who can support classrooms for ages 0-5. These positions are competitive when applicants already have a CDA or early childhood college credits, plus CPR and First Aid certification and experience with young children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and recent child-care experience before applying.

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