Central Missouri Community Action·Hermitage, Missouri
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
$16.31 to $19.57 per hour
Location: Hermitage, MO
• 10 hour day shift. Tuesday through Friday
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
Market context
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.