What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare (Lead Teacher) position at Ozark School District?
- Ensure children's safety and well-being
- Treat each child with dignity and respect
- Supervise young children in independent play (indoor and outdoor) and during rest time
- Assist with meals and snacks. Feed or provide bottles as necessary
- Assist with diapering and bathrooming
- Assist with the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor and learning environment of the classroom
- Assume equal share of the housekeeping responsibility of the staff
- Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth
- Perform other duties as assigned
JobID: 2577
Position Type:
Support Staff/Early Childhood Childcare Teacher
Support Staff/Early Childhood Childcare Teacher
Date Posted:
4/28/2026
4/28/2026
Location:
Early Childhood Center
Early Childhood Center
Date Available:
26/27 School Year
26/27 School Year
OZARK R-VI SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: EARLY CHILDHOOD DAYCARE WORKER
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School Diploma or two years experience in child-care program
2. Completion or willing to complete Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate
3. Ability to communicate effectively with young child
4. Ability to understand and follow directions
5. Child abuse and criminal background checks are required
6. Medical exam required. TB test required yearly
7. Any equivalent combination of education and experiences
REPORTS TO: Director of Early Childhood
JOB GOAL: To provide quality, positive and safe childcare for infants, toddlers and preschool children
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift up to and including 50 pounds
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At-will employee, compensation at an hourly rate paid monthly from a timecard
TYPE OF POSITION: Non-Exempt
EVALUATION: On-going evaluation by the Director of Early Childhood
APPROVED BY SCHOOL BOARD: February 21, 2019