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 one of 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. \r\nPossible Locations: Please be sure to visit our website, www.cmca.us for specific addresses.\r\n\r\nJefferson City, MO\r\nFulton, MO\r\nWarsaw, MO\r\nMexico, MO\r\n\r\nJob Duties:\r\n\r\nCreate an inclusive and engaging learning environment for children of all abilities.\r\nLeads developmentally appropriate activities to foster growth in all childhood areas.\r\nEnsures a conducive learning environment by maintaining a trusting relationship with children and their families.\r\nEnsure a secure, health-conscious, and well-organized setting to accommodate the needs and requirements of children.\r\n\r\nJob Requirements:\r\n\r\nRequires either an Associate\'s or Bachelor\'s Degree in Early Childhood, or a related degree with some coursework in Early Childhood, or a CDA.\r\nExperience teaching preschool age children required. Daycare, preschool, or childcare work experience is helpful.\r\nPrefer experience working with low-income families and children.\r\nExperience with integrating Early Childhood Development theory into daily classroom activities preferred.\r\nTailor approaches to meet the individual needs of children.\r\n\r\nBenefits:\r\n\r\nPaid time off and holiday pay\r\nHealth, dental and vision insurance\r\n403 b Retirement Plan\r\nEmployee Assistance Program\r\n4-day work week (Tuesday - Friday)\r\nTwo week paid winter break\r\nOpportunities for advancement\r\nProfessional Development opportunities\r\nCMCA Swag\r\n\r\nSchedule:\r\n\r\n10 hour day shift. Tuesday through Friday\r\n\r\nABOUT CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION (CMCA)\r\nCMCA 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.\r\nWe 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.\r\nEOE. Please visit www.cmca.us/careers for more information about Community Action and the Head Start Program.\r\nLocation: 65049