Preschool Teacher for Head Start

cmcaus; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, life, and vision

Retirement Plan

4-day work week (Tue–Fri)

Two week paid winter break

Opportunities for advancement

Professional development

CMCA swag and spirit

Job summary

Central Missouri Community Action seeks a Preschool Teacher for Head Start centers in Columbia, MO. You will nurture 3- to 5-year-olds and provide developmentally appropriate early childhood education to support growth and family engagement.

Qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with ECE coursework, or a CDA credential, plus preschool teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a related field with Early Childhood Education coursework.
• CDA credential.
• Experience teaching preschool age children.
• Experience with low-income families and children preferred.
• Experience applying Early Childhood Development theory in daily activities.
• Tailor approaches to meet individual needs of children.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive, engaging learning environment for all abilities.
• Lead developmentally appropriate activities to foster growth across domains.
• Maintain a trusting relationship with children and their families to ensure a conducive learning environment.
• Ensure a secure, health-conscious, and well-organized setting for children.

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

Job description

Preschool Teacher for Head Start

Join Our Team as a Preschool Teacher! Are you ready to impact children's lives? At Head Start, we are committed to providing quality education and care for children and their families. Central Missouri Community Action is hiring Preschool Teachers for our Head Start centers, and we want you to join our team!

As a nurturing Teacher, you will positively influence the lives of children aged 3 to 5, fostering their growth and development through evidence-based early childhood education.

Pay

$16.31 to $19.57 per hour

Location

Columbia, MO

Job Duties

• Create an inclusive and engaging learning environment for children of all abilities.
• Leads developmentally appropriate activities to foster growth in all childhood areas.
• Ensures a conducive learning environment by maintaining a trusting relationship with children and their families.
• Ensure a secure, health-conscious, and well-organized setting to accommodate the needs and requirements of children.

Job Requirements

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education; or
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field, included with either:
• Completed Early Childhood Education coursework
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• Experience teaching preschool age children required. Daycare, preschool, or childcare work experience is helpful.
• Prefer experience working with low-income families and children.
• Experience with integrating Early Childhood Development theory into daily classroom activities preferred.
• Tailor approaches to meet the individual needs of children.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan
• 4-day work week (Tuesday - Friday)
• Two week paid winter break
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional development opportunities
• CMCA swag and spirit!

Schedule

• 10 hour day shift. Tuesday through Friday

Equal Employment Opportunity

EOE.

Visit www.cmca.us/careers for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.