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Preschool Teacher for Head Start

cmcaus
Columbia, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

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 center located in Columbia MO, 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: Columbia, 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 for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.

 

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