Teacher Infant Toddler at Jennings

Location: Jennings Center 8964 Jennings Station Road, Saint Louis, MO 63136

Base Hourly Pay: $ 21.96 per hour
Weeks per Year: 46
Hours Per Week: 40

Job Description:

Infant/Toddler Teacher

PAY RATE Depending on Education:

BA: $26.84/hr AA: $24.40/hr IT CDA: $23.18/hr Education In Progress: $21.96/hr

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds during the most important years of development? Join our Early Head Start team as an Infant/Toddler Teacher and make a meaningful difference in the lives of babies, toddlers, and their families every day.

We’re looking for a warm, energetic, and dedicated educator who thrives in a dynamic environment and understands that every child has a unique personality, rhythm, and set of needs. The ideal candidate brings patience, creativity, and a deep commitment to fostering social-emotional growth, early learning, and strong foundational values.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in Infant/Toddler or AA/BA or equivalent credential

• AA/BA with infant toddler focus or equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development

Don’t have your Infant/Toddler CDA yet? We welcome motivated candidates who are willing to complete their Infant/Toddler CDA within three months of hire. In most cases, we will pay for the costs of the Infant Toddler CDA or possibly an AA or BA. We value professionals who are eager to grow and develop in the field.

All applicants must meet state licensing requirements.

If you’re ready to help build strong beginnings and be part of a supportive, mission-driven team, we’d love to meet you.

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
• $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
• $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
• Paid trainings
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart)
• $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
• Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

Interested? To find out more, please visit: https://cdiheadstart.org/slmohs/program-page/careers/

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.