Infant Toddler Support Educator

About the role

We change lives by working with a team that shares values. Join us at Youth In Need, founded in 1974, where we serve over 8,000 children, teens, and families across six counties in Eastern Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, welcoming classroom environment
• Partner with parents and colleagues to support children’s highest potential
• Show exemplary Infant/Toddler responsive care
• Demonstrate classroom management skills
• Develop lesson plans based on developmental appropriateness

Requirements

• Minimum of an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (we can assist with this)
• A High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in an Early Head Start Program or a licensed community childcare setting

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with child development and early childhood education

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at low cost
• Paid time off including 12 holidays, 1 floating holiday, 12 sick days, and 2 weeks vacation (increasing with years of service)
• 401(k) with 3% employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Opportunity for growth

Schedule

This is an hourly position with a starting pay rate of $16.19 per hour.

Pay

$16.19 per hour