Preschool Teacher for Head Start

Are you ready to make a difference in children's lives? Head Start and Early Head Start are dedicated to providing quality education and care to children and families. Join us as we lead the way in early childhood education. Central Missouri Community Action is hiring Preschool Teachers for our Head Start centers. Join our Head Start Centers as a nurturing Teacher to positively impact the lives of children aged 3 to 5 years old. Enhance their growth and development with evidence-based early childhood education. We offer paid time off, health benefits and a 4-day workweek!!! You heard that right! Pay is $16.21 / hour - $19.45 / hour.

Possible Locations: Please be sure to visit our website, www.cmca.us for specific addresses.

• Columbia, MO
• Gravois Mills, MO
• Warsaw, 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:

• Requires either an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, or a related degree with some coursework in Early Childhood, or a CDA.
• 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 and 10 paid holidays
• Two week paid winter break
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement Plan
• 4-day work week (Tuesday - Friday)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Professional Development opportunities
• CMCA Swag

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 for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.

Location: 65203, 65049, 65037, 65038,

Salary : $16 - $19