Little Guppy Child Development Center & Daycare·St. Charles, Missouri
Lead all aspects of the infant and toddler classroom while ensuring the safety and emotional well-being of the children. Establish professional relationships with families and maintain a clean, organized 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.
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.
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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