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Preschool Teacher for Head Start

Central Missouri Community Action

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#Child Development#Early Childhood Education#Preschool#Head Start#Classroom Activities#CDA Credential#Inclusive Education#Community Action Agency
#Low-income Families
#Evidence-based Education
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$16 - $20 / HOURPosted 11 days ago

Location

Columbia, Missouri

Salary

$16 - $20 / HOUR

Quick overview

The teacher will create an inclusive and engaging learning environment for children aged 3 to 5. Responsibilities include leading developmentally appropriate activities and maintaining trusting relationships with families to foster child growth.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA credential. Previous experience teaching preschool-aged children is required.

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Job description

  • 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:
  • Columbia,
  • MO
  • Job
  • Duties: 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.
  • Job
  • Requirements: Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Candidates with a degree in a related field must also have completed Early Childhood Education coursework. A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is also acceptable. 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.

Benefits

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! Schedule: 10 hour day shift. Tuesday through Friday ABOUT CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION (CMCA) CMCA is part of a national network of community action agencies founded in 1964. Our mission is to build relationships to empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve the quality of life for all members of the community. The actions of our organization change people's lives, embody the spirit of hope, improve communities, and make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. We have over 230 staff members throughout eleven counties. As a member of our team, employees are given the opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities we serve every day. To show our appreciation for all the hard work that they do, we offer our employees competitive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities to help them build rewarding and successful careers. EOE. Please visit www.cmca.us/careers for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.

Location: 65233, 65240, 65010, 65101

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid winter break
  • 4-day work week

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Mission CMCA's mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve self-reliance. Company Overview Central Missouri Community Action is a non-profit agency providing education, resources, and referrals to individuals and families throughout mid-Missouri in order to...

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IndustryPublic Policy Offices
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
HQColumbia, MO
Founded1965

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Market context

Head Start preschool roles in Missouri

Head Start preschool teaching roles in Missouri often draw steady interest because programs need educators who can support early learning and family engagement in classrooms serving young children. This role is competitive for candidates with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or a CDA, plus prior preschool teaching experience; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, since they are pulled from the original posting. If you meet the basics, emphasize your classroom routines, child development knowledge, and experience with preschool-aged learners.

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