26-27 Teacher, Head Start

High Grove Early Childhood Center; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

High Grove Early Childhood Center in Grandview, Missouri seeks a Head Start 26-27 Teacher to deliver developmentally appropriate preschool instruction and family engagement. You will implement Head Start standards, plan lessons, assess progress, and maintain a safe classroom and playground environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Early Education or related field with required ECE coursework or Missouri ECE teaching certificate; lifting up to 50 lbs; and ongoing collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education or related area with 30 hours in ECE/Education Coursework or Missouri Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education.
• Must lift, carry, and hold children up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, crawl, kneel and bend to speak to children at eye level and to pick up materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction using approved curriculum and lesson planning.
• Coordinate lesson plans and developmentally appropriate experiences to engage diverse learners.
• Maintain safety and supervision in classroom and playground.
• Complete required reports on home visits and conferences.

Skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Eye-level interaction

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Education

30 hours ECE/Education Coursework

Missouri Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Job description

26-27 Teacher, Head Start

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Job Details

Job ID: 5966350

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

NOTE: This positionis for the 2025-2026 school year. The salary will be based on the 2025-2026 salary schedule which is not yet approved by the Board of Education. The salary listed is based on the current year's salary schedule.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related area with 30 hours in ECE/Education Coursework OR Missouri Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education
• Must lift, carry, and hold children up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stoop, crawl, kneel and bend in order to speak to children at the child’s eye level, to play with children and to pick up materials and equipment from the floor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or more years of experience in teaching children in the early education field.

REPORTS TO: Principalof High Grove Early Childhood Center

JOB GOAL: To effectively supervise, plan, coordinate, and direct instruction in the preschool classroom.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 7 hrs/day; 188 days/school term plus5 day extended contract

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a nurturing and appropriate learning environment for children in the early education program
• Maintain orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children
• Responsible for providing instructional direction using approved curriculum, lesson planning, documentation, and goal setting for children in the classroom.
• Acquire a thorough knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, integrating all areas into the education program
• Coordinate lesson plans and provide developmentally appropriate experiences that encourage diversity and recognize individual differences, regardless of special abilities, talents, ethnic heritage, culture, or language
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with support staff and key building personnel
• Maintain visual and auditory awareness of children at all times to ensure their safety in the classroom and on the playground
• Know and use appropriate, positive guidance and discipline techniques
• Organize and implement authentic on-going student assessment, to include anecdotal notes, running records, checklists, portfolio items, etc.
• Make a minimum of two home visits and two parent conferences per year and complete required reports on home visits and conferences
• Follow District and Federal Head Start procedures to safeguard the health and safety of children in the program
• Participate in making and following a professional development plan to be updated annually
• Follow District policies and procedures
• Maintain client confidentiality according to established policy
• Attend all required meetings, including designated evening meetings
• Submit physical examination to include tuberculin screening as required
• Maintain current Food Handler’s permit
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $42,054 to $77,897 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool