What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Preschool Teacher – Play-Based Learning position at Learning Star Preschool?
✨ Looking for meaningful work that fills your heart and shapes young minds? At Learning Star Preschool, you’ll have the opportunity to nurture children through play, connection, and curiosity while growing in your own career.
Why You’ll Love Learning Star
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Health insurance benefits
- Childcare tuition discounts
- Ongoing professional development
- Support for degree completion through the Missouri TEACH Scholarship Program (mentor site available)
What You’ll Do
- Create and lead play-based, developmentally appropriate activities
- Support children’s emotional growth with positive guidance
- Collaborate with your teaching team and communicate with families
- Maintain a safe, joyful, and engaging classroom
- Light cleaning duties
What We’re Looking For
- 18 years or older with clear background check
- 12 months or more of professional experience in preschool, childcare, or K–1st grade
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Creativity, adaptability, and commitment to growth
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
Apply Today
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 12 months of experience working in a preschool, childcare center, or K-1st grade classroom?
- Tell us briefly about your experience leading a team or working with a teaching team in a classroom or group setting.
- How do you incorporate play and social-emotional learning into your teaching?
- Have you created lesson plans and implemented curriculum in a previous role?
- What interests you about working at Learning Star Preschool?
Ability to Commute:
- Columbia, MO 65203 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $19