Classroom Teacher

Job description

Little One’s Day Out is a Part-Time Christian Preschool looking for an energetic, creative, and patient Teacher to provide our students with a strong educational foundation and love for learning. The ideal applicant is a team player who is dependable and nurturing. Responsibilities include lesson planning and implementation for a classroom of 4 children between the ages of 6 weeks old - 1 year old. Little One’s Day Out operates closely with the Columbia Public School calendar. Our school is closed in accordance for holidays, most teacher workdays, and school breaks. Our 2026-2027 school year begins mid-August and ends mid- May. This allows teachers to have time to set up their classrooms prior to the start of school, theme plan (yes you will have a say in what you teach!), and lesson plan for the coming year. Typical work hours are 8:15 a.m. -1:15 p.m. Monday-Friday with additional paid hours for lesson planning and preparation outside of instructional hours. There are mandatory events, such as family engagement activities, student conferences, staff meetings, and trainings; these will be addititional paid hours.

Desired Attributes:

· Nurturing: Believe that children attend preschool to learn how to recognize and manage their emotions and to gain the skills to communicate their needs and wants in an appropriate and safe manner.

· Passionate about Learning: Have a desire to assist children in learning social/emotional skills while teaching additional skills in conjunction with The Missouri Early Learning Goals.

· Positive Attitude: Possess a warm, patient, and nurturing manner with young children and work well as a team with parents and teachers.

· Organized: Maintain an orderly classroom and educational materials.

· Dependable: Consistently arrive to work on time prepared for the day.

· Classroom Management: Establish consistent expectations by establishing and enforcing rules, rituals, and routines to provide a safe and loving learning environment.

· Professional: Show professionalism in communication and presentation with parents, children, and staff and within the community when representing our preschool.

Minimum Requirements:

· College Experience or degree preferred.

· Experience teaching in an early childhood classroom setting preferred.

· Must pass a physical, TB test, and background check.

· Must obtain CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers Certification.

· Must have experience working with children in a learning environment.

Salary

$17.00-$18.00/hour. Serious inquiries only. Please send a resume including education, work experience, and references to Sara Koenig (Director) at Lodo.Sara.Koenig@gmail.com. First round of interviews will be virtual followed by an in-person interview for the second round. Additional information about our preschool program can be found at www.columbiaucc.com/lodohome.

Job Type: Part-time Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits: Paid time off Schedule: No weekends. Summers off.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18