Preschool Teacher / Lead Teacher

O2B Early Education; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative early education provider is excited to open a new location in Wentzville, MO, and is seeking passionate educators to join their team. This role offers the chance to work with children aged 0-13, implementing engaging lesson plans while ensuring a safe and clean environment. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and support, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including tuition discounts for employees' children, health insurance, and professional development opportunities. If you have a love for teaching and a desire to grow in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

80% off preschool tuition for 2 children

First 8 weeks of tuition free for 2 children

Monthly incentive bonuses

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Pet Insurance

401k with 1% match

$1,000 employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• CDA or Associates Degree preferred but not required.
• CPR/First Aid certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Execute lesson plans and maintain classroom cleanliness.
• Communicate with parents and meet their needs.
• Complete assessments and maintain licensing requirements.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Experience with children 0-13 years

Lesson planning

Classroom cleanliness

Education

CDA

Associates Degree

Higher education in early childhood education

Job description

O2B Kids is a part of O2B Early Education which began in Gainesville, FL in 1998 and has grown widely in Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Alabama and Minnesota, with MANY locations on the horizon, including several locations in each state. We are very excited to begin hiring for our NEW Wentzville location, scheduled to open towards the end of Summer 2024! If you were to come onboard, we have the option of an earlier start date at an existing location, or to wait until closer to the opening date of this location.

Due to the volume of locations we have in this specific region, we'd love to discuss what position and center would be best based on your location, desired position, schedule, and age preferences. We have several centers within close proximity of one another so we find it's best to learn which position may match you best based on your experience, credentials, interests, and location.

Should you apply, we'll work towards scheduling an interview so that we can determine the best fit for you!

Possible Positions

• Infant Teacher
• Toddler Teacher
• Lead Preschool Teacher
• PreK Lead Teacher
• School-Age Counselor
• Receptionist
• Cafe/Nutrition Specialist

Possible Locations

Please be sure to visit our website, www.cedarspreschool.com, for specific addresses.

• Wentzville, MO - NEW Location
• Bluestone Drive, St. Charles, MO - NEW Location
• Lake St. Louis, MO
• Overland, MO
• West Columbia, MO
• East Columbia, MO
• O'Fallon, MO
• St. Charles, MO

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work Monday - Friday for full time employment
• Execute lesson plans and curriculum
• Maintain licensing requirements
• Complete required assessments and observations
• Talk to parents and help meet their needs
• Maintain cleanliness in the classroom
• Have fun!
• ***These are responsibilities for our most common positions, but will be happy to discuss responsibilities for less common positions.

Minimum Requirements

• CDA, Associates Degree, or higher (preferred but not required)
• CPR/First Aid
• Experience working with children 0-13 years-old (preferred but not required)
• Willing to train!

Benefits

• 80% off of preschool or afterschool tuition for 2 children (50% off each additional) for full-time employees
• First eight weeks of tuition for two children free at time of hire
• Monthly incentive bonuses
• Paid holidays for full-time employees
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• Health insurance for full-time employees
• Dental, Vision, and other voluntary plans for full-time employees
• Pet Insurance
• TeleDoc
• 529 college savings plan
• Direct deposit and paperless pay checks
• 401k with a 1% match for qualifying employees
• Scholarships towards early childhood education credentials
• Free first aid and CPR training
• Meals provided during student lunch time
• Employee snack and coffee station
• $1,000 employee referral bonus for each referred employee
• $250 employee referral bonus for each referred student
• Wage is based on experience, credentials and precise position

To learn more about O2B Kids, visit our website at www.o2bkids.com.

O2B Kids is an equal opportunity employer.