At the heart of our mission lies the dedication to preparing young children for early success and school readiness. We highly value and promote parent engagement, cultivating a strong partnership by providing regular updates on each child's progress through newsletters and information sheets. Our utmost priority is to create a secure and nurturing environment where children feel free to express themselves. By recognizing and supporting each child's individual learning style, we aim to boost their self-esteem by acknowledging and celebrating their strengths in preparation for Kindergarten. Respect forms the foundation of all our interactions with children, families, and staff members. Our work environment is defined by the joy of aiding children in learning, growing, and acquiring new skills. As an Infant Toddler Support Teacher, your responsibilities include meticulously planning and delivering childcare services to young children. Ensuring their safety and development align with Steeplechase Academy's standards and comply with Missouri Department of Education regulations is crucial. Maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of equipment and facilities is essential, as any deficiencies in these areas could compromise the well-being of the children under our care. Steeplechase Academy provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, childcare discounts, paid time off, and paid holidays. Responsibilities: • Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children • Provide daily, weekly, and monthly schedules of activities • Read books with children • Emergency procedures need to be provided at all times • Ensure children are supervised at all times; this includes all areas of our facility (restrooms, classrooms, hallways, playground) • Actively engage with children at their level at all times • Communication: Keeping parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress is vital to the success of our program. You must be able to listen to parents and maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with them. Open and positive communication with coworkers and management is expected at all times Qualifications: • 1yr + in a professional educational setting • Positive communicator • Must be able to pass a mandatory background screening • Annual professional development required Compensation: $16 - $22 hourly

• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children • Provide daily, weekly, and monthly schedules of activities • Read books with children • Emergency procedures need to be provided at all times • Ensure children are supervised at all times; this includes all areas of our facility (restrooms, classrooms, hallways, playground) • Actively engage with children at their level at all times • Communication: Keeping parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress is vital to the success of our program. You must be able to listen to parents and maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with them. Open and positive communication with coworkers and management is expected at all times