Preschool Teacher Head Start
Listed on 2026-06-25
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Overview
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 years, fostering their growth and development through evidence-based early childhood education.
Position: Preschool Teacher for Head Start
Pay: $16.31 to $19.57 per hour
Location: Fulton, MO
Responsibilities- 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.
- An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education; or
- An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus either:
- completed Early Childhood Education coursework, or
- 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.
- 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!
- 10 hour day shift. Tuesday through Friday
EOE.
Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.
Location:
65231, 65043, 65262, 65059, 65277, 65080
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