Cub Care Staff 
Blue Springs School District

2026-2027

Position Summary: 

Planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of young children, including the readiness of children for school. Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, support social and emotional development of children, and encourage involvement of the families in a Head Start program and support the development of relationships between children and their families.

• This job reports to Director of Early Childhood/Special Services
• This position is a Full Time (189 Day Agreement, 7 hours per day) benefits eligible position.
• The salary range for this position is: $23,264-$34,120. Salary will be commensurate with Full Time, parallel years of experience.

Essential Functions:

• Plan individual and group activities according to curriculum model to stimulate growth in language, social, motor skills.
• Develop/use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of pupils with wide range of age, mental, physical, and emotional maturate.
• Develop student worth as an individual and his role in his family and community. 
• Encourage students to express themselves creatively in art, music, and dramatic play.
• Provide appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable student behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
• Cooperate and seek assistance from other professional staff members.
• Provide individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs of student in communications skills, health habits, physical skills, and development of self-concepts.
• Communicate regularly with parents by means of a newsletter, notes, phone calls and individual parent conferences.
• Know district and building policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized, properly supplied learning center.
• Observe, interact, and supervise infants and toddlers on a regular basis to ensure they receive proper care.
• Sterilize equipment, toys, and supplies.
• Attend trainings to help facilitate curriculum in the learning center.
• Maintain the facility cleanliness to the standards of MDHSS (Missouri Dept. Health & Senior Services) licensing, Head Start, Early Head Start and Missouri Accreditation. 
• Prepare food for infants and toddlers.
• Ensure personal hygiene of infants and toddlers is maintained.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:
Previous experience working with children in an educational/daycare setting is desired. 

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
 
Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; controlling and motivating students; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: stages of child development; age-appropriate activities; and positive reinforcement techniques.

Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility:
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Experience: Job Related experience preferred
Education:  Associates Degree (60 hours of college credit required) or working towards an Associate’s Degree in related field.
Equivalency: None

Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
 

Equal Opportunity Employer

03/12/2026