What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Teacher position at Jefferson College?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Child Care Teacher
PIN
216000
Classification Summary
This class is the second level in the Child Care series. Incumbents develop and implement activities and lesson plans, observe developmental progress, and ensure an appropriate environment for the children. Responsibilities may include directing children’s activities, setting up and conducting parent conferences; communicating with parents about their child’s/children’s day on a daily basis; training, supervising and evaluating student teachers; and planning and implementing lessons according to the developmental level of the children.
Minimum Education and/or Training and Experience
Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and one (1) year relevant work experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Education and/or Training and Experience
Licensing Requirements
Missouri Department of Health Senior Services state child care license;
Missouri Accreditation Standards and Procedures
Missouri Accreditation Standards and Procedures
Essential Job Function
These are the job duties that are required of the position.
Classification Duties
1. Produce curriculum and implement appropriate activities to advance all areas of the children’s development and learning. (B2)
2. Establish positive, supportive relationships with families. Involve and collaborate with families; maintain consistent, frequent communication through a variety of methods. (B2)
3. Acclimate special services providers to the classroom and enlist expertise as necessary regarding modifications of environment, activities, etc. Participate in individualized family service plans or individualized education programs as requested by family members or school district personnel. (B2)
4. Monitor indoor and outdoor space daily for health and safety concerns. Recognize and report signs of child abuse/neglect as specified in the Jefferson College Child Development Center staff handbook and as mandated by law. (B2)
5. Utilize a repertoire of positive guidance techniques, consistent with program philosophy, to support the child’s ability to develop autonomy and to experience success in a group environment. (B2)
6. Establish a systematic plan for collecting assessment information (e.g. Portfolio assessment and written observations) used to drive developmentally appropriate, intentional teaching practices. (B2)
7. Provide leadership to volunteers, teaching assistants and adult students in the classroom. (B2)
8. Attend staff meetings, in-service training, workshops, and special activities as directed. (B2)
9. Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned
2. Establish positive, supportive relationships with families. Involve and collaborate with families; maintain consistent, frequent communication through a variety of methods. (B2)
3. Acclimate special services providers to the classroom and enlist expertise as necessary regarding modifications of environment, activities, etc. Participate in individualized family service plans or individualized education programs as requested by family members or school district personnel. (B2)
4. Monitor indoor and outdoor space daily for health and safety concerns. Recognize and report signs of child abuse/neglect as specified in the Jefferson College Child Development Center staff handbook and as mandated by law. (B2)
5. Utilize a repertoire of positive guidance techniques, consistent with program philosophy, to support the child’s ability to develop autonomy and to experience success in a group environment. (B2)
6. Establish a systematic plan for collecting assessment information (e.g. Portfolio assessment and written observations) used to drive developmentally appropriate, intentional teaching practices. (B2)
7. Provide leadership to volunteers, teaching assistants and adult students in the classroom. (B2)
8. Attend staff meetings, in-service training, workshops, and special activities as directed. (B2)
9. Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned
Position Duties
Multistate Employer
Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.
Multistate Employer
Position Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge
Program coordination principles;
Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations;
Child development principles and practices;
Early childhood education principles and practices;
Cleaning and sanitation methods;
Program development principles;
Recordkeeping principles;
Computers and related software applications.
Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations;
Child development principles and practices;
Early childhood education principles and practices;
Cleaning and sanitation methods;
Program development principles;
Recordkeeping principles;
Computers and related software applications.
Skills
Coordinating childcare programs;
Monitoring children in a child care setting;
Completing forms;
Observing and recording developmental factors;
Cleaning and sanitizing rooms, furniture, and toys;
Mediating conflict between children;
Applying first aid and administering medications;
Maintaining records;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or covey information and to receive work direction.
Monitoring children in a child care setting;
Completing forms;
Observing and recording developmental factors;
Cleaning and sanitizing rooms, furniture, and toys;
Mediating conflict between children;
Applying first aid and administering medications;
Maintaining records;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or covey information and to receive work direction.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software
Desired Results Developmental Profiles (assessment tool)
Commercial Dishwasher
Ipad
ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire)
Flugerty Preschool Speech and Language screening
DIAL 4 (Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learners)
Commercial Dishwasher
Ipad
ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire)
Flugerty Preschool Speech and Language screening
DIAL 4 (Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learners)
Physical Factors
Physical Effort
Physical Effort
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Posting Information
Division
Early Childhood Center (DIV)
Department
Student Services
Reports To
Director of Early Childhood Center
Wage/Salary
$18.25
Status
Full-time
If Part-time, hours per week
If Non-exempt, work days
Monday-Friday during the academic year; Monday-Thursday during the summer
If Non-exempt, work hours
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00668P
Desired Start Date
04/13/2026
Open Date
04/02/2026
Close Date
04/12/2026
Special Instructions Summary
Quicklink for Internal Posting
https://jeffco.peopleadmin.com/postings/5691
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.
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