Core Values Our commitment: Preparing young children for early success and school readiness is the heart of our mission. We value and encourage parent involvement, fostering a strong partnership through regular updates on each child's progress via newsletters and information sheets. Providing a secure and loving environment where children can freely express themselves is our top priority. Recognizing and nurturing each child's unique learning style, we strive to enhance their self-confidence by identifying and celebrating their strengths as they get ready for Kindergarten. Respect is the cornerstone of our interactions with every child, family, and team member. Work Environment The joy of helping children learn, grow, and acquire new skills defines our work environment. As an Infant Toddler Support Teacher, your role involves meticulously planning and delivering childcare services for young children. It is essential to ensure their growth and safety align with Steeplechase Academy's standards and comply with the regulations set by the State of Missouri's Department of Education. Maintaining cleanliness, safety, and the functionality of equipment and facilities is paramount, as any lapses in these areas could jeopardize the well-being of the children under our care. Benefits Steeplechase Academy offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including 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 • Provide activities to encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving at the developmental levels of each child • 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 - $20 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 • Provide activities to encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving at the developmental levels of each child • 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