Lead Day Care Teacher

Required Travel: 10% Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Hourly Rate: [[payRate]] Bonus Potential: [[custBonusPay]] MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Lead Day Care Teacher to join our North County Daycare team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility. If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you. Qualifications High School Diploma/GED with previous experience is required. A CDA credential or 30 college semester hours, with six of the thirty hours in child-related courses from an accredited college is required. Minimum of 18 years of age with knowledge of the needs of children and sensitive to the capabilities, interest and problems of children in care. Must receive 12 annual hours in child-related courses and other training as required. Primary Duties/Responsibilities Develop and implement lesson plans. Follow State Regulations and supervise children appropriately whether inside, outside, on field trips, etc. Follow policies and procedures as outlined in Employee and Job manuals. Create positive and inviting environment for children. Develops and measure individualized goals for children. Greet parents and ask appropriate questions/give appropriate information. Include themselves in children's play time both indoors and outdoors. Follow schedule for classroom so that activities are timely and organized. Ensure that the Opening Procedures, Nap time Procedures and Closing Procedures are completed on a daily basis so that classrooms and common areas remain clean and organized. Submit paperwork to Director on a weekly basis. Complete lesson plans. Create daycare center shopping lists. Planning and completing information for Newsletter. Other duties as assigned by the Director. Benefits Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week. Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week. Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week. 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week. 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week. 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week. PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked. Employee store discount Paid holidays Flexible Schedules Career Growth Opportunities MERS Missouri Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor. MERS Missouri Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.