Early Head Start Teacher
Listed on 2026-08-18
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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
Ozark Action, Inc. has immediate openings for Early Head Start Teacher Positions at the Ava Head Start in Ava, Missouri.
Rate of pay:
Credentialed (Rg 13) $16.21; EHS Teacher I (Rg 12) $17.30 per hour; EHS Teacher II (Rg 11) $18.37 per hour; EHS Teacher III (Rg 10) $19.46 per hour
* Non-credentialed staff would start at Range 14– $15.13 per hour*;
Hours:
Monday – Friday (36 – 40 hours) (C9) during school year
To promote the social, emotional, and educational development of children and to provide support and guidance to parents and families to integrate classroom activities with home activities and to assist families in meeting the ongoing needs of the children. To provide direction to classroom support staff.
Education and Experience
Credentialed EHS Teacher—High School Diploma or HiSET and Infant-Toddler CDA, or comparable credentials.
Credentialed Teacher—High School Diploma or HiSET and Preschool CDA, or comparable credentials.
Teacher I—EHS and HS—Associates Degree in Early Childhood or Equivalent Coursework approved by Director that meets Head Start Performance Standards. Infant-Toddler specific coursework required for EHS placement.
Teacher II—EHS and HS—Baccalaureate Degree in Early childhood or related field with minimum of 12 Early childhood credits. Infant-Toddler specific coursework required for EHS placement.
Teacher III—EHS and HS—Master’s Degree in early Childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 Early Childhood credits. Infant-Toddler specific coursework required for EHS placement.
Specific Responsibilities- Meet established child development outcomes; ability to stand, sit, crawl, climb, kneel, walk, carry, balance, stoop, see, hear, talk, and lift.
- Ensure compliance with program regulations and standards;
Maintain accurate records and documentation. - Contribute to team effort.
- Promote the Head Start program.
- Develop professional and technical knowledge.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD—Missouri Relay Number is or dial 711 for assistance.
OAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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