Teacher - MSU Paid Practicum - South Learning Center

Facility Cox Child Care Center South: 950 E Primrose, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Facility Cox Child Care Center South: 950 E Primrose, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department 1115 Learning Center South Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Hours Varied Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth Job Description A Teacher is responsible for helping maintain a safe and healthy learning environment, to promote the positive development of all children. Helps Lead Teachers plan, direct or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of the children in our care. Helps teach and carry out learning objectives for all ages and/or classrooms. Greets parents and children at drop off/pick up. Helps with many daily tasks such as, diapers/potty training, laundry, cleaning tables, chairs, diapering areas before and after each use, and toys at naptime and/or the end of each day, stocks supplies for next day. Knows and complies with keeping state mandated child/ staff ratios and all other state, federal and Accreditation regulations. Overview of Unit/Department We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping children reach their milestone goals. If you are a dynamic teacher who loves working with children 6 weeks through 12 years of age, who enjoys seeing children reach their full potential and thrive, we are searching for you. If you want to work with a team that fosters a culture of continual Early Childhood growth and learning, apply to join our team of professional, enthusiastic teachers. This is a paid practicum for the Learning Centers with Missouri State University Early Childhood students. Education Required: Minimum of 6 college hours at an accredited college or university (if hired prior to 7/30/2018, 3 college hours in early childhood education is required) OR obtain MOA Educational Wavier prior to being in child staff ratios alone and maintain throughout employment OR Current CDA credential (Child Development Associate Credential) Preferred: College hours related to early childhood education Experience Preferred: 1-2 Years Related Experience Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, organization, prioritizing, decision-making and planning skills. Able to perform in highly stressful situations, including, high volume times such as morning drop off times and during overlap (start of 2nd shift) drop off/afternoon pickup times. Health Screening required. Successful annual clearance from Family Care Safety Registry. An annual TB test required. At least 18 years of age. Initial T-Dap Immunization Licensure/Certification/Registration Required: Must obtain Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/FA/AED certification within 30 days of hire #J-18808-Ljbffr CoxHealth