Lead Teacher - North Learning Center

Facility
Cox Child Care Center North: 1632 N Robberson, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802

Department
1018 Learning Center North

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Hours
Varied

Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)

Cox Health is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five ERs, and more than 80 clinics. Cox Health has earned honors for workplace excellence, including multiple recognitions from Modern Healthcare, Newsweek, Forbes, and other outlets. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, retirement with employer match, and more. A comprehensive list of benefits is available from Cox Health.

A Lead Teacher is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment to promote the positive development of all children. Plans, directs, and coordinates the academic and nonacademic activities of the children in our care. Carries out learning objectives for all ages of children in their care/classroom. Greets parents and children at drop off/pick up. Ensures that all daily tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner, such as diapers/potty training, laundry, cleaning tables and chairs, diapering/toileting areas before and after use, cleaning toys at naptime and/or end of each shift, and stocking supplies for the next day.

Maintains state-mandated child/staff ratios and complies with all state, federal, and accreditation regulations/standards.

Overview of Unit/Department
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping children reach their milestone goals. If you are a dynamic teacher who loves working with children ages 6 weeks through 12 years and enjoys helping them reach their full potential, we invite you to apply to join our team of professional, enthusiastic teachers.

• Required:
  
  A minimum of 9 college hours related to early childhood OR a minimum of 6 college hours at an accredited college or university and MOA Educational Waiver obtained upon hire.

• Preferred: 1–2 years related experience

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, organization, prioritizing, decision-making and planning skills
• Ability to perform in highly stressful situations, including high-volume times such as morning drop-off and overlap times
• Health screening required
• Successful annual clearance from Family Care Safety Registry
• Annual TB test required
• At least 18 years of age
• Initial T-Dap immunization

• Must obtain Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/FA/AED certification within 30 days of hire