Teacher, Teacher or III

OAI has an immediate opening for a Teacher at the Ava Head Start Center in Ava, Missouri. Interested applicants may pick up an application and position description at any OAI location or apply by downloading and returning the application below.

Location(s):
Ava Head Start Center in Ava, MO (Douglas). Rate of Pay: $15.13 minimum per hour for non-credentialed staff; $ for credentialed staff. Classification: C-8 (36-40 hours when school is in session). Benefits after 90 days.

To promote social, emotional, physical and educational development of children and to provide support and guidance to parents and families.

• Teacher Non-Credentialed Range 14:
  Does not meet the education requirement items listed below.
• Teacher Credentialed Range 13:
  High School Diploma or HiSet;
  Preschool CDA requirement.
• Teacher I:
  Entry Level Range 12:
  Associate Degree in Early Childhood or Equivalent Coursework that meets Head Start Performance Standards;
  
  Note:
  
  Infant/Toddler Specific coursework required for EHS placement.
• Teacher II:
  Mid-Level Range 11:
  Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 Early Childhood credits;
  Alternative Equivalent coursework that meets or exceeds Head Start Performance Standards.
• Teacher III:
  Advanced Level Range 10:
  Master’s Degree in Early childhood or related field with a minimum of 12 Early Childhood credits. Alternative Equivalent coursework approved that meets or exceeds the Head Start Performance Standards.

• Meet established child development outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with program regulations and standards.
• Direct and modify child behavior appropriately; support relationships between children and families through regular communication.
• Maintain records.
• Contribute to team effort.
• Teamplayer: promote Head Start program; develop professional and technical knowledge.

Applicants must be able to pass background screening, physical, and TB test/TB assessment and Class E requirement. Posting expires 9/12/2026.

Applications may be accessed online by downloading the link below. Please forward a completed application and verification of education and training by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026.

For applications, please send completed applications to:
Ozark Action, Inc., Attn:
Personnel, 710

E. Main St., West Plains, MO 65775. Phone: . Fax: . Human Resources. 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.