Job Description:

Job Title: Child Care Assistant 

Location: Springfield, Missouri 

Department: Recovery Services 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Job Summary: 
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Child Care Assistant, where you will play a vital role in nurturing and supervising children in our care. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. We are looking for individuals who are patient, engaging, and dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment. You will be responsible for implementing structured activities and facilitating developmental advancements, all while ensuring a positive and hazard-free atmosphere for the children we serve. 

As a Child Care Assistant, you will provide supervision and support to children enrolled in our program, engaging them in interactive play and structured activities. Your role will also involve maintaining open communication with parents and collaborating with the Childcare Lead Teacher and Clinical Staff to address the needs of the children. 

This position offers… 
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost  
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel 
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition 
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce 
· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more 

Key Responsibilities: 
· Supervise and engage with children in a safe and supportive environment. 
· Facilitate lesson plans and structured activities as directed by the Childcare Lead Teacher or Childcare Director. 
· Prepare meals for children according to the menu schedule. 
· Maintain open communication with parents regarding their children's daily activities. 
· Ensure compliance with child care regulations and agency procedures. 
· Conduct daily cleaning chores and maintain a neat classroom environment. 
· Report any suspected behavior indicative of abuse to the supervisor immediately. 
· Assist in arranging the classroom environment to meet program goals. 
· Facilitate emergency drills as needed. 

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: 
· High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience. 
· Child Development Associate (CDA) required. 

Additional Qualifications: 
· Must have the ability to pass a background check (includes fingerprinting) to include criminal history, abuse/neglect, and driving record. 
· Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance. 

Physical Requirements: 
· ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. 
· Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. 

Keywords: Child Care, Child Development, Supervision, Education, Child Care Assistant, CDA, Recovery Services, Springfield, Missouri, Full-time 

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.