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Preschool Teacher for Head Start

Central Missouri Community Action·Hermitage, Missouri

$16 - $20/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 24 days ago
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About the role

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.

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: Hermitage, 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

  • An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education; or
  • An Associate's or
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, included with either:
  • completed Early Childhood Education coursework, or
  • a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
  • 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 [http://www.cmca.us/careers] for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.

Location: 65668

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$16 - $20/hr
Location
Hermitage, Missouri
Posted
Jul 1, 2026
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Central Missouri Community Action

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...

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryPublic Policy Offices
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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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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