United Cerebral Palsy Heartland·Columbia, Missouri
Assist in planning and implementing daily activities while documenting children's goals in the classroom. Collaborate with therapists and lead parent-teacher conferences to foster children's social, emotional, and physical development.
Play Games, Dance, Sing and provide a healthy, safe, nurturing and responsive setting for children with UCP Heartland as an ASSISTANT TEACHER!
This is a FULL-TIME POSITION with NO WEEKENDS!
Monday - Friday
Monday - Friday
7:30AM - 3:30PM
(40 Hours Weekly)
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 1PM-4PM
(40 Hours Weekly)
. UCP HEARTLAND IS A T.E.A.C.H. Missouri Partner!!
Parts of your job
Assist in planning and implementing of daily activities.
Set goals and document children’s goals in the classroom.
Help in the classroom with therapists, developmental activities, actively participate in team meetings, participate and lead Parent-Teacher conferences and create and maintain a healthy environment that fosters children’s social, emotional, intellectual and physical development and respect each child’s dignity and contribution.
Here’s what we need from you....
One Year of experience working with children
Acceptable background screening with the Family Care Safety Registry
Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
Full-time at $16.50/Hour
Requires one year of experience working with children, a valid driver's license, and a clean background screening. A CDA credential or associate degree in early childhood education is preferred.
Market context
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.