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Missouri State University

Assistant Teacher CDC

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $15 per Hour 💻 Teaching 🗓️ July 8th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring an Assistant Teacher CDC. The Assistant Teacher ensures the care, safety, and nurturing of children from infancy through preschool, assists in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs, maintains a safe and clean environment, instructs other adults in proper care, and provides child development information to parents. The role requires active engagement with children and collaboration with staff to support child growth and development.

Highlights
  • Provide care, safety, and nurturing for children aged infant through preschool.
  • Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs for children.
  • Help create and maintain a physical environment that meets the changing needs of children.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and pleasant environment.
  • Instruct other adults on proper child care practices and provide general child development information to parents.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; sixty college credit hours in child and family development preferred.
  • Two years’ experience with young children required if only a high school diploma is held; no experience required with 60 college credit hours.
  • CPR and first aid certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.
  • Position is full-time, non-exempt, pays $15.00/hour, and is contingent upon continuation of funding.