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Lead Prek Teacher

Little Sunshine's Playhouse

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#Child Development#Early Childhood Education#Preschool#Toddler Care#Educational Care#Classroom Leadership#Pre-k#Servant-leadership
Full Time
On Site
2-5 yrs
$15 - $17 / HOUR
Posted 3 days ago

Location

Springfield, Missouri

Salary

$15 - $17 / HOUR

Quick overview

Lead the Pre-k classroom to provide high-quality educational care and support children's development through play. Build meaningful relationships with families and co-workers while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere.

Requirements summary

Candidates should have a positive work ethic, a passion for working with children, and strong communication and organizational skills. Previous experience in childcare or teaching is preferred, along with the ability to work full-time.

TeamworkTeachingCommunication skillsChildcareOrganization skillsClassroom managementEarly childhood educationProblem-solving ability

Job description

  • Description Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool is looking to expand our teaching family!
  • We invite you to be part of this special place, where you can experience growth while making a difference in children’s lives every single day!
  • Come share your passion and talent at our exceptional, best-in-class, educational preschool located in Springfield, Missouri, where we are hiring for the following classrooms: Toddler: Assistant Pre-k: Lead What makes Little Sunshine’s stand out… GROWTH!
  • About 75% of our school leadership positions were promoted from within!
  • We are constantly opening new schools, and can help advance your career!
  • Stability!
  • We have tens of locations and have been in business for over 20 years.
  • FUN!
  • We strongly believe play is the primary foundation for a child’s development, and this philosophy leads to an engaging and enjoyable place for teachers to thrive in their careers.
  • FAMILY!
  • All of our team members are part of our family-owned business.
  • We always provide a nurturing atmosphere where servant-leadership is a core value.
  • What we offer… A fun, professional child care environment!
  • A bevy of benefits and perks (some limited to our full-time staff): NO NIGHTS AND NO WEEKENDS Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Discounted childcare tuition 401K Health, dental, vision and life insurance FREE continuing education training Referral bonuses Fun contest perks like free lunches and snacks from time-to-time Development—we are not just a daycare, and can help get you qualified to launch your preschool teaching career and can help develop your growth along the way!
  • Impact—you make direct and tangible differences in children’s lives, and build meaningful relationships with their families and your co-workers!
  • Here’s what we are looking for… Someone who: Has a positive and reliable work ethic.
  • Has a passion for working with children, and is looking for a long-term home.
  • Possesses a teamwork mindset, and shows strong communication skills, organization skills, and problem-solving ability.
  • Preferably, is able to work full-time and be flexible with scheduling.
  • Preferably, has previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields.
  • Wants to grow with a company that provides the very best educational care in the entire industry.
  • Apply to be a teacher at Little Sunshine’s, and we’ll be happy to tell you more about the position, and about the very best this industry has to offer! #INDChestnut

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Referral bonuses
  • Life insurance
  • Discounted childcare tuition
  • Free continuing education training
  • Free lunches and snacks

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Little Sunshine's Playhouse

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool offers a safe, secure & nurturing environment through our Distinctive Services and proprietary, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. We maintain a reputation of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education making us a...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
HQSpringfield, Missouri
Founded2002

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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.

Salary benchmark

$42,907 avg / yr

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Typical range: $32,136–$47,000 based on 240 active listings in Missouri

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