Day Care Assistant Teacher

About the role

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Day Care Assistant Teacher to join our Columbia 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.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement lesson plans.
• Follow state regulations and policies outlined in employee and job manuals.
• Create a positive and inviting environment for children.
• Assist with the development and measurement of individualized goals for children.
• Greet parents, ask appropriate questions, and provide appropriate information.
• Participate in children’s play time both indoors and outdoors.
• Follow classroom schedules so activities are timely and organized.
• Complete opening, nap time, and closing procedures daily to keep classrooms and common areas clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Six months of experience as a supervised Assistant Teacher in a day care or school setting.
• Required knowledge of basic child needs and sensitivity to the capabilities, interests, and problems associated with children and their day care needs.

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 per 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.