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Day Care Assistant Teacher

MERS Goodwill·Saint Louis County, Missouri

Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 days ago
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About the role

The Assistant Teacher helps develop and implement lesson plans while maintaining a positive, clean, and organized classroom environment. They are responsible for following state regulations and policies while actively engaging with children during play and daily routines.

Required Travel

  • 25%
  • Position
  • Type: Hourly Part-Time

Hourly Rate

[[payRate]]Bonus Potential: [[custBonusPay]] MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Day Care Assistant Teacher to join our North County Daycare team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility. If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

Must be 18-years of age with a High School Diploma or GED. 6 months of experience working as a supervised Assistant Teacher in a day care or school setting is required. Required knowledge of the basic child needs and sensitivity to the capabilities, interest and problems associated with children and their day care needs. Primary Duties/Responsibilities

  • Helps develop and implement lesson plans.
  • Follows State Regulations.
  • Follows policies and procedures as outlined in employee and job manuals.
  • Creates a positive and inviting environment for children.
  • Assists with the development and measurement of individualized goals for children.
  • Greets parents, asks appropriate questions, and gives appropriate information.
  • Includes themselves in children's play time both indoors and outdoors.
  • Follows schedule for classroom so that activities are timely and organized.
  • Completes the Opening Procedures, Nap time Procedures and Closing Procedures on a daily basis so that classrooms and common areas remain clean and organized.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
  • Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
  • PTO Accrual up to 12 days based on hours worked.
  • Employee store discount Paid holidays Flexible Schedules Career Growth Opportunities MERS Missouri Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer.
  • MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.
  • MERS Missouri Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED. A minimum of 6 months of supervised experience in a daycare or school setting is required.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Supervision
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Safety compliance
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Child care

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Saint Louis County, Missouri
Posted
Aug 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

MERS Goodwill

Our mission: Changing lives through the power of work. Our work: MERS Goodwill is a nonprofit helping individuals gain independence through job training, employment services, and education, all funded by thrift shopping, donations, and corporate partnerships. Our reach: With 50+...

IndustryNon-profit Organization Management
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

Missouri daycare roles need early-childhood experience

In Missouri, Day Care Assistant Teacher openings often reflect steady demand in childcare settings, especially for candidates who already have supervised classroom experience. These roles can be competitive because employers typically look for age, education, and hands-on experience together, along with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; if you apply, be ready to highlight your supervised daycare or school experience clearly.

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