infant/toddler teacher assistant

INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER ASSISTANT (Floats between 3 Early Head Start classrooms)

Deadline to Apply: Monday December 15, 2025 at 4 PM

Center: Stewart Early Head Start (Springfield MO)

Work Status: Full Time M-F 9:00-5:00.

OACAC Head Start is hiring motivated team members to support our Infant/Toddler classrooms by providing high-quality, relationship-based care in our mixed-age classrooms serving children from birth through age two. This role floats between three Infant/Toddler classrooms to support required ratios, builds strong relationships with children and families, and completes cleaning and closing duties to help maintain a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Join a collaborative team committed to nurturing infants and toddlers and supporting their social, emotional, and developmental growth.

This job includes great benefits. Excellent health and dental benefits. Paid Holidays. Paid Leave. Tuition Assistance. Paid Training Opportunities. Family Friendly/Positive Work Environment. Find out more about OACAC and the Head Start Program at EOE.

Salary Range: $ $19.65

Requirements: Minimum of HS Diploma/GED AND six (6) college credit hours or Infant/Toddler CDA. Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification from Ozarks Tech (paid for by employer).

Experience working with infants and toddlers. Preferred: Early Childhood degree. Copy of transcript required with application.