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Teacher, Lead

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 64093, USA
Aug 15, 2026

Job Description

The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer

Teacher, Lead

Description

Arrange a classroom to facilitate learning and meet the needs of each child individually. Serve as a Lead Teacher for a group of children that may range in age from six weeks through ten years, in a child care setting. Observe, assess, and assemble developmental records on children in their care. Plan and organize classroom activities/experiences to facilitate and enhance learning for the children in their classroom.

Examples of Duties

Lead Teacher Duties-100%
Serve as lead teacher of assigned classroom, to include:

Observe, assess and assemble childrens portfolios to include: developmental documentation, anecdotal notes, learning experiences/goals, and pictures. Plan, write, and implement lesson plans utilizing the room environment and childrens interests with activities/experiences that reflect the following developmental areas: social/emotional, physical, speech/language/communication, and perceptual/cognitive skills. Maintain daily correspondence and reports on children as needed. Assist children in learning social skills such as sharing, waiting a turn, using words to make needs known, as well as personal care skills such as hand washing, tooth brushing, etc. Change diapers, provide toilet training or bathroom assistance as needed, keeping the children comfortable with clean hands and faces. Consistently enforce center discipline policy, supervising children at play in an alert but non-intrusive manner. Relate positively and in a friendly manner to children, parents, and staff. Show sensitivity to the needs of children and their families. Demonstrate enthusiasm and enjoyment when working with children. Maintain a safe, orderly, clean, and child-oriented classroom that facilitates learning. Supervise volunteers and student teachers working as aides in the classroom. Attend staff meetings and participate in training opportunities each year, as scheduled.

Typical Qualifications

Education:

Associate's degree (Specify field(s) of study below), Bachelor's degree (Specify field(s) of study below) Child Development Associate Credential Infant/Toddler or Preschool
Associates degree in the following field(s) of study: Early Childhood Education, Child & Family Development or Elementary Education
Bachelors degree in the following field(s) of study: Early Childhood Education, Child & Family Development or Elementary Education
Maintain CPR and First Aid training (initial training within 90 days of employment) Education may be substituted for experience or experience substituted for education based on the following equivalencies: AA = 2 years; BA/BS = 4 years; MA/MA = 6 years; PhD = 8 years.

Experience: Nine months to one year of experience working in a formal child care program setting.

Supplemental Information

Lifting - 50 lbs.
Bending, stooping, and sitting on the the floor.
Physical stamina to engage with children for 5 hours a day.

Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes atUCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes atUCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

CompletedUCMonline application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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