About This Role Make a Difference Every Day | Early Childhood Teacher Full-Time or Part-Time | Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM-5:30 PM (10 hour days - flexibility in scheduling) Looking for more than just a job? Join a team where your work truly matters. At our childcare center, you'll help shape the lives of young children during the most important years of their development. Every day is an opportunity to build confidence, spark curiosity, and create meaningful connections that last a lifetime. We're a newer center filled with natural light, supportive teammates, and incredible children and families. Our culture is built on teamwork, positivity, and the belief that when our staff feel supported, our children thrive. Why You'll Love Working Here Be part of a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys coming to work. Grow your skills through hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to take on more responsibility. Help plan engaging activities that support children's development and celebrate their milestones. Build strong relationships with families and become an important part of their child's journey. Enjoy daily outdoor time—we believe fresh air and nature benefit both children and teachers. Even our youngest babies go outside twice a day for walks! We intentionally schedule extra staff each day so teachers can take breaks, stay hydrated, and support one another. You're never expected to do it all alone. Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is: Passionate about helping children learn and grow. Positive, dependable, and ready to be part of a team. Excited to learn, grow professionally, and make an impact. Someone who wants a career with purpose—not just a paycheck. Our mission goes beyond childcare. We're working to make a lasting difference in the Osage Beach community by providing exceptional care and early learning experiences for our youngest community members. Every child deserves a strong start, and every teacher has the opportunity to change a life. Before applying, we encourage you to explore our philosophy on our website to make sure we're the right fit for you. If you're ready to do meaningful work alongside a team that supports each other, we'd love to meet you. Submit your resume and start building a career where you can make an impact every single day. What You'll Do What You'll Do Partner with another teacher in the classroom to create a safe, fun, and engaging environment. Plan activities around our bi-weekly learning themes. Support children as they reach developmental milestones. Communicate with families and celebrate each child's growth. Be a positive teammate who contributes to a culture where everyone helps each other succeed. Requirements High school diploma Applicants with higher education in an ECE field of study are paid for their experience and education Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills. High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment. A strong understanding of child development. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Before employment begins:

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment Must clear full background check and must pass health screening. Complete safe sleep training before working

Physical Requirements:

Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl. A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception. Benefits Paid Leave Sick Leave Tuition Assistance Professional Development Flexible Schedule About Us Nurtured Growth Childcare Center is a newer center that opening July 2025. We will provide a play-based program with focus on health and well-being of children through physical movement, nutrition, and time spent outdoors as much as possible. We are a Christian center open to families in the Osage Beach area, both private pay and subsidy. About Us Nurtured Growth Childcare Center is a newer center that opening July 2025. We will provide a play-based program with focus on health and well-being of children through physical movement, nutrition, and time spent outdoors as much as possible. We are a Christian center open to families in the Osage Beach area, both private pay and subsidy.