Head Start Pre-K Teacher — Meaningful, Flexible Educator Role

YWCA; Saint Louis (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Flexible scheduling

Generous paid time off

Job summary

YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences for preschoolers in Head Start programs. You will create safe, engaging classrooms and partner with families to support child growth and learning.

Responsibilities include health checks, individualized activities, parent communication, and ongoing progress assessments. A degree in ECE or related field is required, with emphasis on quality care and family

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field with 10+ classes in Early Childhood Education or Pre-K CDA.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Missouri licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate activities daily.
• Conduct daily health checks and ensure environment is clean, safe and hazard-free.
• Create individualized activities based on each child’s developmental level.
• Set up learning environments in classroom and outdoors to promote exploration.
• Foster positive relationships that build a caring classroom community.
• Communicate effectively with parents to promote involvement in learning.
• Conduct screenings and ongoing assessments and refer delays when needed.
• Maintain and update records for all children enrolled.

Skills

Early childhood development knowledge

Parent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Deliver high-quality early learning

Lift 40 lbs

Education

Associate, bachelor's, or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences for preschoolers in Head Start programs. You will create safe, engaging classrooms and partner with families to support child growth and learning.

Responsibilities include health checks, individualized activities, parent communication, and ongoing progress assessments. A degree in ECE or related field is required, with emphasis on quality care and family