ECE Assistant Teacher
Crestwood Campus
Full-Time, 7:30am - 3:30pm
1's Room (1-year-olds and 2-year-olds)
Start Date: August 4, 2026
Christ Community Lutheran School has an opening to join our Early Childhood Education team as a Full-Time Assistant Teacher in our 1's Room. The ideal candidate will have experience caring for toddlers and preschoolers, including older one-year-olds and younger two-year-olds. As an Assistant Teacher in our ECE program, you have a direct impact on precious little ones... as well as young, new parents and even whole families.
Is this role for me?
This role may be perfect for you if you:
- find joy in working with little ones
- feel called to share the love of Jesus
- naturally collaborate in team settings
- enjoy an academic feel to an ECE program
- crave mentorship and monthly check-ins
- thrive with professional development goals and seminars
About Us
- Lutheran school in suburban St. Louis, Missouri
- 700+ students in Infants through 8th Grade
- 20 classrooms in ECE program
- 4 campus locations: Crestwood, Webster Groves, Glendale, Kirkwood
- Strong leadership team and extra subbing support for teachers and assistants
- Provides professional development, mentoring, cross-training, and growth opportunities
- Nationally recognized High-Achieving Blue Ribbon School
- NLSA School of Distinction
- Best Christian Workplaces Certified
Vision
- Christ Community Lutheran School transforms lives through Christ-centered education.
Mission
- CCLS will nurture each child through the Gospel to live the faith and share the Good News of Jesus Christ in an innovative environment of academic excellence.
Core Values
- Christ-centered
- People-focused
- Excellence-driven
- Future-directed
1's Assistant Duties
- Assist lead teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children
- Assist with diapering, feeding, and other basic care needs
- Use technology for professional development and communication with parents and team members
- Collaborate with lead teacher and other staff members to create a positive and supportive team environment
- Stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds
Schedule
- Standard full-time hourly schedule is 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
- Total working time: 40 hours per week
- Start Date: August 4, 2026
- Annual Cycle: position typically runs August 1 through June 1 (ten months)
- By default, June and July are off work (no duties/no pay)
- Summer employment also available (optional)
Requirements
- Associate's degree or higher preferred
- Experience working with toddlers and preschoolers
- Knowledge of early childhood development and best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Passion for teaching and working with children
- Alignment with CCLS mission and statement of faith
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly pay rate $16.00/hour ($17.00 if Bachelor's degree completed)
- Health insurance plan includes medical, dental, vision for worker & children
- Opt-out bonus available if health insurance plan not taken
- Additional benefits include disability, life insurance, 403(b) with 50% match, and pension
- Tuition discounts/assistance for worker's children enrolled in our school
- Professional development, 1:1 monthly check-ins, mentorship program, seminars
