Due to the advancement of our current CSS, CAPNEMO is in search of a Community Support Specialist.
This position connects families, child care providers, and community members with accurate information, quality referrals, and guidance on accessing child care subsidies and community resources in a call center environment.
The role includes documenting interactions, updating provider records, and collaborating with team members to maintain current and accurate service information across Missouri. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
It is expected to deliver compassionate, solution-focused service and offer in-person support. The position requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to helping Missouri families access high-quality early care and education.
Education:· An associate degree in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Communication, or a related field is preferred. Minimum of six (6) months of experience in customer service, with working knowledge of early care and education and child care subsidy preferred.
Candidates must be able to pass a Child and Elder Care Worker background check. Candidates must participate in all required training. As a mandated reporter, must report any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the Missouri Child Abuse & Neglect hotline, following Missouri Law and current Agency procedures.
This is a part time position
Benefits include: Paid time off, State/Federal Holidays, Retirement
Teacher's Aide- Kirksville
CAPNEMO announces a opening for a full time teacher's aide position. The teacher's aide provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for young children, supporting their social-emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, maintaining a structured and inclusive learning environment, and ensuring the health and safety of all children. Works collaboratively with families, staff, and the community while maintaining accurate records, supporting individual child development, and upholding professional standards and confidentiality. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Employee Experience: Education/experience must meet one of the following three requirements: 1) at minimum, a child development associate (CDA) credential, 2) enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree, or, 3) enrolled in a child development associate credential program to be completed within 2 years of hire date as teacher aide.
Must pass a Child and Elder Care Worker screening, provide proof of a yearly physical exam and TB risk assessment, and participate in all required training. Must maintain a valid Class "F" driver's license, have reliable transportation, and meet Missouri automobile liability minimum requirements. Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
Benefits include:
*Health Insurance
*Sick/Annual leave
*Employer-paid AirMedCare household membership
*403b retirement
*13 State and Federal Holidays
*Paid Holiday Break
Head Start Lead Teacher- Edina
The CAPNEMO Head Start Program announces a vacancy for a Teacher at our Edina site avaliable August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, with benefits, including retirement.
The Teacher instructs children in activities designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include planning daily schedule and weekly plan, supporting the program's goals of the learning environment, assessment and individualization, health and safety, parent/family involvement, record keeping, and volunteers and community involvement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education/experience: At least one of the following: 1) an associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education, 2) an associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education (15 credit hours) with experience teaching preschool-age children; 3) a baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children.
Must pass a Child and Elder Care Worker screening, provide proof of a yearly physical exam and TB test, and participate in all required training. Must maintain current First Aid and CPR certification. Must maintain a valid Class "F" driver's license, have reliable transportation and meet Missouri automobile liability minimum requirements.
Benefits include:
*Health Insurance
*Sick/Annual leave
*Employer-paid AirMedCare household membership
*403b retirement
*13 State and Federal Holidays
*Paid Holiday Break
Head Start Lead Teacher- Kirksville
The CAPNEMO Head Start Program announces a vacancy for a Teacher at our Kirksville site. This is a full-time position with benefits, including retirement.
The Teacher instructs children in activities designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include planning daily schedule and weekly plan, supporting the program's goals of the learning environment, assessment and individualization, health and safety, parent/family involvement, record keeping, and volunteers and community involvement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education/experience: At least one of the following: 1) an associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education, 2) an associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education (15 credit hours) with experience teaching preschool-age children; 3) a baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children.
Must pass a Child and Elder Care Worker screening, provide proof of a yearly physical exam and TB test, and participate in all required training. Must maintain current First Aid and CPR certification. Must maintain a valid Class "F" driver's license, have reliable transportation and meet Missouri automobile liability minimum requirements.
Benefits include:
*Health Insurance
*Sick/Annual leave
*Employer-paid AirMedCare household membership
*403b retirement
*13 State and Federal Holidays
*Paid Holiday Break
Early Head Start Teacher -Kirksville
CAPNEMO announces an opening as an Early Head Start Teacher. This is a full-time/full-year position.
The EHS Teacher has major responsibility for maintaining a classroom environment that is nurturing, consistent, stable, and supportive of establishing close relationships with the infants and toddlers in care and their parents. The EHS teacher develops appropriate plans and individualized learning experiences for infants and toddlers in care. S/he supervises classroom volunteers. Participates in parent/teacher conferences and home visits. Works to fully involve families in the program. Follows all Missouri Childcare Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards and meets all Head Start recording-keeping and recording requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
A qualified applicant will have at a minimum a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in infant/toddler or an AA or better degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field). Experience preferred.
Must pass a Child and Elder Care Worker screening, provide proof of a yearly physical exam and TB test, and participate in all required training. Must maintain current First Aid and CPR certification. Must maintain a valid Class "F" driver's license, have reliable transportation, and meet Missouri automobile liability minimum requirements.
Benefits include:
*Health Insurance
*Sick/Annual leave
*Employer-paid AirMedCare household membership
*403b retirement
*13 State and Federal Holidays
*Paid Holiday Break
Substitute Teacher
The CAPNEMO Head Start Program has openings for Substitute Teachers in Adair, Clark, Knox, Schuyler & Scotland counties. The Substitute will assist classroom staff and cooperate in a supportive role, carrying out developmentally appropriate activities. To promote the health, nutrition and education of the children and to attend to their safety and welfare. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Qualifications: High School diploma, preschool classroom experience and good verbal and written communication skills. Must pass a Child and Elder Care Worker screening
Call Us : (660) 665-9855
215 N Elson Kirksville, MO 63501
Community Support Specialist -Kirksville
Due to the advancement of our current CSS, CAPNEMO is in search of a Community Support Specialist.
This position connects families, child care providers, and community members with accurate information, quality referrals, and guidance on accessing child care subsidies and community resources in a call center environment.
The role includes documenting interactions, updating provider records, and collaborating with team members to maintain current and accurate service information across Missouri. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
It is expected to deliver compassionate, solution-focused service and offer in-person support. The position requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to helping Missouri families access high-quality early care and education.
Education:· An associate degree in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Communication, or a related field is preferred. Minimum of six (6) months of experience in customer service, with working knowledge of early care and education and child care subsidy preferred.
Candidates must be able to pass a Child and Elder Care Worker background check. Candidates must participate in all required training. As a mandated reporter, must report any suspected cases of child abuse or neglect to the Missouri Child Abuse & Neglect hotline, following Missouri Law and current Agency procedures.
This is a part time position
Benefits include: Paid time off, State/Federal Holidays, Retirement
Teacher's Aide- Kirksville
CAPNEMO announces a opening for a full time teacher's aide position. The teacher's aide provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for young children, supporting their social-emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, maintaining a structured and inclusive learning environment, and ensuring the health and safety of all children. Works collaboratively with families, staff, and the community while maintaining accurate records, supporting individual child development, and upholding professional standards and confidentiality. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Employee Experience: Education/experience must meet one of the following three requirements: 1) at minimum, a child development associate (CDA) credential, 2) enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree, or, 3) enrolled in a child development associate credential program to be completed within 2 years of hire date as teacher aide.
Must pass a Child and Elder Care Worker screening, provide proof of a yearly physical exam and TB risk assessment, and participate in all required training. Must maintain a valid Class "F" driver's license, have reliable transportation, and meet Missouri automobile liability minimum requirements. Maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
Benefits include:
*Health Insurance
*Sick/Annual leave
*Employer-paid AirMedCare household membership
*403b retirement
*13 State and Federal Holidays
*Paid Holiday Break
Head Start Lead Teacher- Edina
The CAPNEMO Head Start Program announces a vacancy for a Teacher at our Edina site avaliable August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, with benefits, including retirement.
The Teacher instructs children in activities designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include planning daily schedule and weekly plan, supporting the program's goals of the learning environment, assessment and individualization, health and safety, parent/family involvement, record keeping, and volunteers and community involvement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education/experience: At least one of the following: 1) an associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education, 2) an associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education (15 credit hours) with experience teaching preschool-age children; 3) a baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children.
Must pass a Child and Elder Care Worker screening, provide proof of a yearly physical exam and TB test, and participate in all required training. Must maintain current First Aid and CPR certification. Must maintain a valid Class "F" driver's license, have reliable transportation and meet Missouri automobile liability minimum requirements.
Benefits include:
*Health Insurance
*Sick/Annual leave
*Employer-paid AirMedCare household membership
*403b retirement
*13 State and Federal Holidays
*Paid Holiday Break
Head Start Lead Teacher- Kirksville
The CAPNEMO Head Start Program announces a vacancy for a Teacher at our Kirksville site. This is a full-time position with benefits, including retirement.
The Teacher instructs children in activities designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include planning daily schedule and weekly plan, supporting the program's goals of the learning environment, assessment and individualization, health and safety, parent/family involvement, record keeping, and volunteers and community involvement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education/experience: At least one of the following: 1) an associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education, 2) an associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education (15 credit hours) with experience teaching preschool-age children; 3) a baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children.
Must pass a Child and Elder Care Worker screening, provide proof of a yearly physical exam and TB test, and participate in all required training. Must maintain current First Aid and CPR certification. Must maintain a valid Class "F" driver's license, have reliable transportation and meet Missouri automobile liability minimum requirements.
Benefits include:
*Health Insurance
*Sick/Annual leave
*Employer-paid AirMedCare household membership
*403b retirement
*13 State and Federal Holidays
*Paid Holiday Break
Early Head Start Teacher -Kirksville
CAPNEMO announces an opening as an Early Head Start Teacher. This is a full-time/full-year position.
The EHS Teacher has major responsibility for maintaining a classroom environment that is nurturing, consistent, stable, and supportive of establishing close relationships with the infants and toddlers in care and their parents. The EHS
teacher develops appropriate plans and individualized learning experiences for infants and toddlers in care. S/he supervises classroom volunteers. Participates in parent/teacher conferences and home visits. Works to fully involve families in the program. Follows all Missouri Childcare Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards and meets all Head Start recording-keeping and recording requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
A qualified applicant will have at a minimum a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in infant/toddler or an AA or better degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field). Experience preferred.
Must pass a Child and Elder Care Worker screening, provide proof of a yearly physical exam and TB test, and participate in all required training. Must maintain current First Aid and CPR certification. Must maintain a valid Class "F" driver's license, have reliable transportation, and meet Missouri automobile liability minimum requirements.
Benefits include:
*Health Insurance
*Sick/Annual leave
*Employer-paid AirMedCare household membership
*403b retirement
*13 State and Federal Holidays
*Paid Holiday Break
Substitute Teacher
The CAPNEMO Head Start Program has openings for Substitute Teachers in Adair, Clark, Knox, Schuyler & Scotland counties.
The Substitute will assist classroom staff and cooperate in a supportive role, carrying out developmentally appropriate activities. To promote the health, nutrition and education of the children and to attend to their safety and welfare. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Qualifications: High School diploma, preschool classroom experience and good verbal and written communication skills. Must pass a Child and Elder Care Worker screening