Childcare Toddler Preschool Teacher

Are you a passionate educator with boundless affection and unwavering patience for nurturing young hearts and minds? We warmly welcome experienced teachers, inviting you to join our team as a Lead Teacher or Assistant Teacher.

As a Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the early educational journey of our children. Your mission is to not only impart knowledge but also instill a deep love for learning. We are seeking a candidate who possesses a profound understanding of effective teaching methodologies with a specialization in preschool education.

What we offer:

Be recognized for your contribution, dedication and hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

Enhanced Benefit Plan -Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance.
100% employer paid Life Insurance plan
Paid time off
401(k) plan
Referral Bonus
Career development
Positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement
Child care discounts

Responsibilities

Maintain documentation, reporting and record keeping
Implement an Emergent Curriculum
Support children's emotional, physical, or behavioural well-being while helping to develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills.
Maintain attendance and health and safety checks.
Responsible for the care, hygiene, learning, developmental activities, specialized programs, and redirection of children
Maintains classroom organization
Engage with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs.
Work with professionals, such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Early Interventionists as necessary
Support children through transitions in and out of the classrooms
Meet all classroom ratios as outlined in state regulations
Participate and interact in team meetings and workshops
Keep management informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of the children
Assist and accept responsibility in other daily center duties that might be temporary if other personnel are.

Specifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels with children, parents and co-workers.
Ability to utilize computer systems for all documentation, reporting, and classroom operations
Strong collaborator and team player
Ability to take initiative in and out of the classroom
Strong problem-solving skills

Compensation

We offer competitive salaries based on the education level achieved and field experience.
 

Qualifications

High School Diploma
CDA, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree in ECE preferred
Clear FBI, criminal, child abuse, and NSOR background checks
Up to date Health Assessment / TB test.
Ability to push, pull and lift up- to 45 pounds

Locations:
- 2998 Tecnology Dr, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
- 2796 State Highway K, O'fallon, MO 63366
- 4621 N. Peters Parkway St. Peters, MO 63304, MO 63304
- 15 Garvey Parkway St. Charles, MO 63303
- 20 Prospect Circle Troy, Missouri, 63379
- 8368 Mexico Road St. Peters, Missouri, 63376

Kids & Company is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.