Part-Time Preschool Teacher

Part-Time Preschool Teacher (Afternoon Support)

A Good Start Preschool – Columbia, MO

For over 25 years, A Good Start Preschool has provided exceptional early childhood education rooted in faith, family, and whole-child development. We are looking for a part-time teacher to support our classrooms during the afternoon hours.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves children and is looking for a consistent, meaningful part-time role in a warm and supportive environment.

This position focuses on afternoon classroom support
, helping guide children through rest time, afternoon activities, and end-of-day routines.

You’ll work alongside our teaching team to ensure children feel safe, cared for, and engaged as they transition through the second half of their day.

A great candidate is someone who:

• Loves working with young children
• Is patient, calm, and nurturing
• Can help maintain a peaceful environment during rest/nap time
• Is dependable and arrives consistently on time
• Works well with a team and takes direction easily
• Communicates kindly with children and staff
• Values a positive, faith-based environment

• No prior teaching experience required
• Experience with children (babysitting, volunteering, parenting, etc.) is a plus
• Must be dependable and responsible
• Must pass a criminal background check

• Assist teachers during afternoon routines and transitions
• Help supervise rest/nap time and maintain a calm environment
• Support children during playtime and classroom activities
• Assist with snack time and cleanup
• Help with end-of-day routines and classroom organization
• Ensure children’s safety at all times

• Part-time, Monday through Friday
• Afternoon hours (generally early afternoon through closing)

• Supportive, family-like work environment
• Consistent weekday schedule (no evenings or weekends)
• Meals provided
• Opportunity to grow within the preschool
• Paid holidays
• Monthly work attendance bonus
• Preschool holiday event work bonus

If you enjoy working with children and want to be part of a preschool that truly feels like a family, we would love to hear from you!