Infant Toddler Educator

Infant Toddler Educator

Join us at Youth In Need to make a difference with young children in a warm, welcoming classroom environment. This role partners with parents and staff to help children reach their highest potential.

Wentzville, MO

• Provide infant/toddler responsive care and classroom management skills.
• Plan lessons and develop developmentally appropriate practices.
• Partner with parents and colleagues to support children’s growth.

• Minimum of an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a related degree with at least 12 hours of ECE/Child Development coursework.
• 3+ years of experience working in an Early Head Start Program or a licensed community childcare program.

Hourly position. Starts at $22/hour with the required CDA credential or equivalent, or $16.19/hour prior to obtaining the required credential.

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

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 or religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, income, marital status, national origin, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy, race, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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