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Green Meadows Preschool·Columbia, Missouri

$16 - $18/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The Lead Infant Teacher is responsible for providing a nurturing and energetic learning environment for infants. They will facilitate activities where imagination, creativity, and basic skills are developed.

Green Meadows Preschool in Columbia is looking for an energetic, nurturing Lead Teachers to join our team in the Infant Classroom!

Green Meadows Preschool is more than just a Daycare, we are a Learning Center where imagination takes flight, skills are practiced and learned for the first time, friends are made, creativity happens, and where smiles emerge.

Compensation

  • $16-$18/hour, based on education and experience
  • Shift:
  • Monday -
  • Friday,
  • Full
  • Time, 8am-5pm or 8:30am-5:30pm
  • Age
  • Group:
  • Infant or
  • Preschool
  • Location: 1000 W Green Meadows Rd, Columbia A few additional benefits besides the unlimited giggles and hugs would be…
  • Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
  • Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with Match
  • Discounts for Childcare
  • To join this team of playtime magicians one must obtain these qualifications…
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 18+ years of age
  • The ability to pass all background checks.

Green Meadows is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a High School Diploma or GED. The ability to pass all required background checks is mandatory.

  • high school
  • Classroom Management
  • Infant Care
  • Nurturing
  • Child Development
  • Early Childhood Education

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401k With Match
  • Paid Trainings
  • Childcare Discounts
  • Enhanced Career And Professional Development

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $18/hr
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Posted
Jun 17, 2026
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Green Meadows Preschool

Green Meadows Preschool is hiring in Columbia, Missouri. It operates in education administration programs. Team size: 11-50 employees. Headquarters: Columbia, Missouri. This opening is listed as full_time.

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
Size11-50 employees
HQColumbia, Missouri
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Market context

Missouri early childhood teacher demand remains steady

In Missouri, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are typically driven by ongoing demand for educators with infant-toddler experience and formal training in Early Childhood Education or a related field. These positions can be competitive because Montessori preparation and hands-on experience with children ages 0-3 are often required, along with standard benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Montessori credentials and age-group experience before applying.

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