CoxHealth·Branson, Missouri
The Lead Teacher maintains a safe and healthy learning environment while promoting the positive development of children. They plan and coordinate academic and non-academic activities and ensure all daily care tasks are completed.
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
A Lead Teacher is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment, to promote the positive development of all children. Plans, directs and coordinates the academic and nonacademic activities of the children in our care. Carry out learning objectives for all ages of children in their care/classroom. Greets parents and children at drop off/pick up. Ensures that all daily tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner, such as diapers/potty training, laundry, cleaning tables, chairs, diapering/toileting areas before and after each use, clean toys at naptime and/or end of each shift, and stocks supplies for the next day. Knows and complies with keeping state mandated child/staff ratios at all times and all other state, federal and Accreditation regulations/standards. Education Required: None Required Experience: Required: 1-2 Years Related Experience Skills
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, organization, prioritizing, decision-making and planning skills.
Able to perform in highly stressful situations, including high volume times such as morning drop off times and during overlap (start of 2nd shift) drop off/afternoon pickup times.
Health Screening required.
Successful annual clearance from Family Care Safety Registry.
An annual TB test required.
At least 18 years of age.
Initital T-Dap immune Licensure/Certification/Registration
Required: Must obtain Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/FA/AED certification within 30 days of hire
Candidates must have 1-2 years of related experience and be at least 18 years old. Required certifications include Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/FA/AED, a TB test, and clearance from the Family Care Safety Registry.
Market context
Lead Teacher roles in Missouri childcare often draw steady interest because centers need experienced staff who can support daily classroom operations and compliance. This position is competitive for candidates with related experience who can meet health screening, Family Care Safety Registry, and annual TB requirements; the listed job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Before applying, confirm your experience matches the center’s age and clearance requirements and review the medical, dental, vision, and retirement match benefits.