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Early Childhood TeacherYouth In Need • University City, MO, USA
Early Childhood Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher

Youth In Need • University City, MO, USA
29 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Come teach with purpose at University City Children's Center. We are a diverse, intentional early childhood community that respects and nurtures children and adults in a trusting culture of love, empathy, compassion, and joy. UCCC embodies the LUME Approach to early childhood education, which centers on understanding and nurturing the whole child, from the inside out. UCCC is a licensed and accredited childcare center with the state of Missouri.

Why Apply?

We offer an extensive amount of competitive benefits including :

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance at low cost
  • Paid Time Off including 12 Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday, 12 Sick Days and 2 Weeks Vacation (which increases with years of service)
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • 401k with 3% Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Opportunity for growth

This is an hourly position, paying between $ 16.19 / hour without a CDA, or equivalent, and $22 / hour with a CDA, or equivalent based upon education and experience. It is a requirement to get your CDA from a year of employment. This is a FULL TIME position, working 40 hours per week.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

  • With your co-teachers, you will plan, organize and implement a program for groups of children that is consistent with the philosophy of UCCC and creative curriculum, including setting individual and group goals on a regular basis
  • Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Center policies, licensing, accreditation and Head Start regulations and best practices
  • Manage the classroom using appropriate materials, daily routines and behavioral management techniques
  • Maintain a comprehensive record of children's growth and development, including individual plans and journal entries, as well as other required reports and records
  • Maintain supportive contact with parents
  • Professional development
  • Skills and Attributes

  • Ability to communicate with and maintain a welcoming and constructive relationship with children and adults
  • Must be patient, nurturing, flexible and dedicated; be willing to take responsibility and initiative; able to see the individuality and strengths in every child
  • Commit to continuous learning and growth as a professional
  • Ability to be CPR certified is required as is the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Education / Experience

  • Associate's Degree, CDA or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a degree in early childhood education
  • Preferred but not required : Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Education, Special Education, Speech, Music, Occupational, and / or Physical Therapy or related fields
  • Working towards an ECE degree, CDA or a combination of relevant education and experience equivalent to a degree in early childhood education
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • University City Children's Center / Youth In Need is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to ability, age, ancestry, color, cultural background, faith / religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, income, marital status, national origin, political belief / affiliation, pregnancy, race, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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