Early Head Start Teacher (3 Positions)

Oaiwp; Missouri; On-site; USD 20,843 - 26,808; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days

Job summary

Ozark Action, Inc. in Ava, Missouri, is seeking multiple Early Head Start Teachers to promote the educational and emotional development of children. Positions available range from Teacher I to Teacher III, requiring appropriate credentials and educational backgrounds.

Benefits are offered after 90 days, with applications closing by September 12, 2026. The role demands compliance with program regulations and necessary skills for working with children and families, supporting both classroom activities and home integration.

Qualifications

• Credentialed EHS Teacher must have Infant-Toddler CDA.
• Associate's degree required for EHS Teacher I.
• Bachelor's degree required for EHS Teacher II with 12 Early Childhood credits.
• Master's degree required for EHS Teacher III with specific coursework.

Responsibilities

• Promote social and emotional development of children.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with program standards.
• Contribute to team efforts and promote the Head Start program.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or HiSET

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field

Job description

Ozark Action, Inc. has an immediate opening for 3 Early Head Start Teachers at the Ava Head Start in Ava, Missouri.

Rate of Pay: Credentialed (Rg 13) $16.21; EHS Teacher I (Rg 12) $17.30 per hour; EHS Teacher II (Rg 11) $18.37 per hour; EHS Teacher III (Rg 10) $19.46 per hour. Non-credentialed staff would start at Range 14– $15.13 per hour.

Location(s): Early Head Start Center in Ava, Missouri. Hours: Monday – Friday (36 – 40 hours) during school year. Benefits after 90 days.

Objectives

To promote the social, emotional, and educational development of children and to provide support and guidance to parents and families to integrate classroom activities with home activities and to assist families in meeting the ongoing needs of the children. To provide direction to classroom support staff.

Education and Experience

• Credentialed EHS Teacher—High School Diploma or HiSET and Infant-Toddler CDA, or comparable credentials.
• Credentialed Teacher—High School Diploma or HiSET and Preschool CDA, or comparable credentials.
• Teacher I—EHS and HS—Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or equivalent coursework approved by Director that meets Head Start Performance Standards. Infant-Toddler specific coursework required for EHS placement.
• Teacher II—EHS and HS—Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field with minimum of 12 Early Childhood credits. Infant-Toddler specific coursework required for EHS placement.
• Teacher III—EHS and HS—Master’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 Early Childhood credits. Infant-Toddler specific coursework required for EHS placement.

Specific Responsibilities

• Meet established child development outcomes; ability to stand, sit, crawl, climb, kneel, walk, carry, balance, stoop, see, hear, talk, and lift.
• Ensure compliance with program regulations and standards; maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Contribute to team effort.
• Promote the Head Start program.
• Develop professional and technical knowledge.

Benefits after 90 days. Applications close at the end of the hiring process or September 12, 2026. Ozark Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.