Lead Teacher

Nanny's Early Learning Center is a small, family-owned business in Columbia, MO. We are inclusive, challenging, rewarding and our goal is to Empower the community by providing students with a clean, safe and loving environment, which we believe is essential to the development of every child..

Our work environment includes

Flexible working hoursCasual work attireFood providedGrowth opportunitiesLively atmosphereOn-the-job trainingTuition assistance through a partner programFull-Time Benefits Include:

Childcare DiscountPaid holidays and Paid Time OffDental and Vision Insurance availableTwo Year Old Teacher As a two year old teacher, you will work with children and assist classroom teachers to provide a safe and loving classroom environment. Our ideal candidate is industrious, cooperative and knowledgeable about educational best practices and child development.

You will be expected to

Implement classroom lesson planHelp prepare materials for lessons, demonstrations, and bulletin boardsBuild a positive and loving relationship with the toddlers in your care.Help maintain detailed records of students' progress on developmental goalsProvide extra help as needed to students with physical, mental, or linguistic limitationsHelp keep the classroom clean and organized.We're looking for teachers who are:

Empathetic and caringPatient and kindGood at planning and organizingCreative and flexibleEnthusiastic about learningPassionate yet pragmaticAble to have a sense of humor yet remain respectful of differencesWilling to take risks for the sake of the childrenJob Duties

Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and the ProCare AppEnsure all center policies and state regulations are met.Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.Assist the lead teacher with planned activities, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards.Maintain accurate records, forms and files.Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.Help prepare materials for lessons, demonstrations, and bulletin boardsHelp maintain detailed records of infants' progress on developmental goalsProvide extra help as needed to infants with physical, mental, or linguistic limitationsJob Requirements

High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.A strong understanding of child development.Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.Requirements include the ability to use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, have peripheral vision and depth perception.Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.CDA, Associates Degree in an Early Childhood-related field, nine college credit hours in Early Childhood-related subjects or willingness to work toward these credentials.