Central Missouri Community Action·Columbia, Missouri
The teacher will foster the growth and development of infants and toddlers through evidence-based early childhood education. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, nurturing, and organized classroom environment while providing positive guidance to children.
Join Our Team as a Infant/Toddler 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 Infant/Toddler Teachers for our Head Start center in Columbia, and we want you to join our team!
As a nurturing Teacher, you will positively influence the lives of children aged infant to 3 years old, fostering their growth and development through evidence-based early childhood education.
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 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: 65251, 65101
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or some college education is required, with a related college degree preferred. Experience in daycare, preschool, or childcare settings is helpful, particularly with low-income families.
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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