Location
Saint James, Missouri
Salary
$40,000 - $60,000 / YEAR
Provide high-quality education and support to students within a nurturing environment focused on learning and healing. Deliver personalized attention to students in small class sizes to ensure academic and emotional growth.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in education or a related field and hold or be working toward a Missouri Department of Education Substitute Certification. Additional requirements include being at least 21 years old, possessing a valid driver's license and auto insurance, and passing pre-employment screenings.
Job Summary As a Teacher I at KVC Academy, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing high-quality education and support to students in a nurturing environment that emphasizes both learning and healing. Our small class sizes allow for personalized attention, ensuring that each student receives the care and guidance they need to thrive academically and emotionally.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field
Missouri Department of Education Substitute Certification or actively working towards acquiring certification.
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.
To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.
We hope you will consider joining our team!
Market context
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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