Employment Opportunities
To apply for any of the positions below, please submit your resume to Executive Director Karen Lucy at klucy@cornerstonecenterstl.org.
Cornerstone is located near Highway 44 and Grand Boulevard and is easily accessible by public transportation routes. Early childhood teachers have access to an indoor classroom, a certified outdoor classroom, a community garden, and more. In addition, teachers have access to an administrative building with a work space, a kitchenette and a break room.
Full-Time Certified Classroom Teacher
Cornerstone Center for Early Learning is seeking a Full-Time Certified Teacher to join our team of educators. In this role, candidates will provide essential, high-quality child care and preschool education through an engaging and Creative Curriculum to encourage healthy development. Qualified applicants will learn and follow Missouri Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers, Missouri Accreditation Standards, and Cornerstone’s policies and procedures. Educators will plan activities and experiences consistent with developmentally appropriate practice and Creative Curriculum in order to set children up for future success.
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive pay based on education and experience (click here to see full pay scale)
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Retirement and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Guaranteed hours regardless of a day’s enrollment
- Professional development and training paid for by the center
- Breakfast, lunch and snack while present
- Discounted child care assistance for employees
Responsibilities
- Plan activities and experiences consistent with developmentally appropriate practice and Creative Curriculum in order to guarantee future success for students
- Structure activities, routines, and transitions to minimize wait time for children
- Evaluate progress, needs, and interests of children on a regular basis
- Regularly provide care and education for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years (specific age range depends on classroom placement)
- Understand and apply child development in all areas of curriculum, environment, and interactions
- Complete at least 18 clock hours of Missouri approved training annually
- Complete first aid/CPR class and Health & Safety Training within three months of hire and renew certification as required
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and/or in-services
Qualifications
- Certified in Early Childhood Education or Special Education in Early Childhood Education
- Candidates must also be energetic, patient, and creative; be passionate about learning and children; have the ability to multitask; and have the ability to communicate and work well with others as part of a team
- The schedule for full-time faculty varies
- Ability to provide or obtain:
- a recent physical examination
- Hep A Vaccination
- Covid-19 Vaccination
- a recent TB Test
- Must pass a comprehensive background check
Full-Time Classroom Teacher
Cornerstone Center for Early Learning is seeking 2 Full-Time Classroom Teachers to join our team of educators. In this role, candidates will provide essential, high-quality child care and preschool education through an engaging and Creative Curriculum to encourage healthy development. Qualified applicants will learn and follow Missouri Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers, Missouri Accreditation Standards, and Cornerstone’s policies and procedures. Educators will plan activities and experiences consistent with developmentally appropriate practice and Creative Curriculum in order to set children up for future success.
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive pay based on education and experience (click here to see full pay scale)
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Retirement and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Guaranteed hours regardless of a day’s enrollment
- Professional development and training paid for by the center
- Breakfast, lunch and snack while present
- Discounted child care assistance for employees
Responsibilities
- Plan activities and experiences consistent with developmentally appropriate practice and Creative Curriculum in order to guarantee future success for students
- Structure activities, routines, and transitions to minimize wait time for children
- Evaluate progress, needs, and interests of children on a regular basis
- Regularly provide care and education for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years (specific age range depends on classroom placement)
- Understand and apply child development in all areas of curriculum, environment, and interactions
- Complete at least 18 clock hours of Missouri approved training annually
- Complete first aid/CPR class and Health & Safety Training within three months of hire and renew certification as required
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and/or in-services
Qualifications
- A valid Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential OR 9+ college credit hours in early childhood education, child development, youth development, or child/family related courses
- Candidates must also be energetic, patient, and creative; be passionate about learning and children; have the ability to multitask; and have the ability to communicate and work well with others as part of a team
- The schedule for full-time faculty varies
- Ability to provide or obtain:
- a recent physical examination
- Hep A Vaccination
- Covid-19 Vaccination
- a recent TB Test
- Must pass a comprehensive background check
Part-Time Classroom Facilitator
Cornerstone Center for Early Learning is seeking 2 Part-Time Classroom Facilitators to join our team. In this role, candidates will provide essential, high-quality child care and preschool education through an engaging and Creative Curriculum to encourage healthy development. Qualified applicants will learn and follow Missouri Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers, Missouri Accreditation Standards, and Cornerstone’s policies and procedures. Facilitators will help implement experiences consistent with developmentally appropriate practice and Creative Curriculum in order to set children up for future success.
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive pay based on education and experience (click here to see full pay scale)
- Guaranteed hours regardless of a day’s enrollment
- Professional development and training paid for by the center
- Breakfast, lunch and snack while present
- Discounted child care assistance for employees
Responsibilities
- Facilitate activities and experiences consistent with developmentally appropriate practice and Creative Curriculum in order to guarantee future success for students
- Structure activities, routines, and transitions to minimize wait time for children
- Regularly provide care and education for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years (specific age range depends on classroom placement)
- Understand and apply child development in all areas of curriculum, environment, and interactions
- Complete at least 18 clock hours of Missouri approved training annually
- Complete first aid/CPR class and Health & Safety Training within three months of hire and renew certification as required
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and/or in-services
Qualifications
- A minimum of 6 college credit hours (in any subject)
- Candidates must also be energetic, patient, and creative; be passionate about learning and children; have the ability to multitask; and have the ability to communicate and work well with others as part of a team
- The schedule for full-time faculty varies
- Ability to provide or obtain:
- a recent physical examination
- Hep A Vaccination
- Covid-19 Vaccination
- a recent TB Test
- Must pass a comprehensive background check
Preferences
A valid Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential OR 9+ college credit hours in early childhood education, child development, youth development, or child/family related courses
Full-Time Chef
Cornerstone Center for Early Learning is seeking a culinary professional to provide exemplary nutrition to meet the needs of young children. The chef will cook 2 meals and 1 snack daily for approximately 150 people, Monday-Friday, and be responsible for the overall cleanliness, organization, and sanitization of the kitchen. The chef’s schedule is 40 hours per week, 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. M-F with a daily 1-hour break. This position reports to the Facilities Manager.
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive pay of $22+ per hour based on skills and experience
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Retirement and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Guaranteed hours regardless of a day’s enrollment
- Professional development and training paid for by the center
- Breakfast, lunch and snack while present
- Discounted child care assistance for employees
Responsibilities
- Cooking/serving 2 meals and 1 snack daily
- Leading kitchen staff in food and cart prep for meals
- Performing daily and weekly cleaning, as directed
- Managing inventory and food orders/deliveries in concert with the Facilities Manager
- Ensuring compliance with menus and licensing; seeking authorization for any/all substitutions
- Preparing USDA documentation
- Attending or participating in staff meetings and/or in-services
Qualifications
- Food Manager Certification
- Applicants will be familiar with, and put in practice, the Food Handler rules and regulations (a copy of these rules will be given to the applicant at the time of employment)
- Strong ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team, sharing in responsibilities, successes, and challenges
- Ability to take direction from supervisors. This position reports to the Facilities Manager
- Organizational skills, flexibility, and a keen sense of cleanliness
- Ability to stand on feet for consecutive hours, to schedule time, and to observe sanitation and safety guidelines
- Ability to unpack, inventory, and accurately report on food stock
- Qualified applicants must be able to lift 30 pounds
- Ability to provide or obtain:
- a recent physical examination
- Hep A Vaccination
- Covid-19 Vaccination
- a recent TB Test
- Must pass a comprehensive background check
Full-Time Administrative Assistant
Cornerstone Center for Early Learning is seeking an administrative assistant to join our team.
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive pay of $18+ per hour based on education and experience
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Retirement and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Professional development and training paid for by the center
- Breakfast, lunch and snack while present
- Discounted child care assistance for employees
Responsibilities
- Manage the executive director’s calendar
- Maintain schedule and general contact with donors
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors
- Professionally interface with visitors, clients, volunteers, donors, and public
- Professionally answer incoming calls, take messages, and refer calls to appropriate staff
- File materials in appropriate locations
- Maintain a clean and organized office environment
- Accurately enter data and maintain client and staff files, ensuring confidentiality
- Maintain timely communication with staff, clients, and community
- Plan and execute special projects as assigned by leadership team
Qualifications
- Excellent organizational and people skills
- The ability to multi-task
- Strong clerical and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office experience a must, including managing Excel spreadsheets and using online calendar tools. G-Suite experience a plus
- Must be outgoing, friendly, and a team player
- Ability to provide or obtain:
- a recent physical examination
- Hep A Vaccination
- Covid-19 Vaccination
- a recent TB Test
- Must pass a comprehensive background check
Preferences
2-5 years office experience
Part-Time Classroom Coach
Cornerstone Center for Early Learning is seeking a Classroom Coach to provide strategies for students age 2-5 who are experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. The Classroom Coach will provide teachers with expertise and support while alleviating classroom stress and anxiety, and improving morale. The Classroom Coach will also interact with students in groups, providing social and emotional support for children, in addition to assisting Cornerstone families with guidance and information.
Pay and Benefits
- Competitive pay based on education and experience
- Guaranteed hours regardless of a day’s enrollment
- Professional development and training paid for by the center
- Breakfast, lunch and snack while present
- Discounted child care assistance for employees
Responsibilities
- Building rapport and trust among Cornerstone children and teachers
- Observing children’s behaviors and classroom concerns, sometimes while satisfying required licensing ratio
- Helping teachers implement strategies to make the classroom less stressful and more productive
- Meeting with leadership as well as parents/guardians to share observations, concerns, and possible solutions
- Documenting specific work/intervention with children and families
- Following up with teachers and families as needed to ensure that children and their classrooms/families are receiving appropriate support and/or services
- Protecting the confidentiality of children, caregivers, and families
Qualifications
- Masters in Early Childhood, Special Education
- Ability to provide or obtain:
- a recent physical examination
- Hep A Vaccination
- Covid-19 Vaccination
- a recent TB Test
- Must pass a comprehensive background check
Preferences
10+ years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field