Preschool Teacher Position Available In St. Charles, Missouri

Preschool Teacher St. Charles Jewish Community- Chabad Saint Peters, MO Job Details Part-time | Full-time $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Professional development assistance Qualifications CPR Certification Personal service experience with children Experience with children (1-2 years) Experience with children First Aid Certification Curriculum standards alignment Preschool teaching Lesson planning Montessori Preschooler care Preschool experience 2 years Communication skills Entry level

Full Job Description Job Title:

Lead Preschool Teacher Location:

Gan St. Charles Preschool, St.

Charles, MO Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 3:30, 40 hours per week. August – May Only. Approximately 1296 hours per school year.

Class Size:

Maximum 10 children The Gan St. Charles is a boutique, Jewish Montessori-inspired preschool based in a warm, residential community center. We serve children ages 18 months to 5 years in a nurturing, creative, and child-centered environment. Our approach emphasizes intuitive teaching, natural rhythms, gentle guidance, and deep respect for the individuality of each child. Job Summary We are seeking a preschool teacher who is intuitive, passionate about early childhood education, and truly loves being with children. This is an ideal role for someone who appreciates a small, close-knit setting and is excited to create a meaningful, joyful experience for young learners. Whether you’re a retired educator, a seasoned teacher, or someone with strong experience working with children in a non-traditional setting, we welcome your unique gifts and presence in our space. This position is supported by a Director of Culture, a director of Curriculum, and a teacher assistant. Responsibilities Create and lead a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment that aligns with Montessori principles and Jewish values Foster curiosity, independence, and joy in the children’s daily experiences Plan and implement activities across areas of development: social-emotional, cognitive, sensory, and creative Guide children with warmth, presence, and respect-modeling emotional regulation and problem-solving Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers to build a strong partnership and share observations Collaborate with the director to ensure smooth classroom flow and thoughtful transitions – Help maintain an orderly, peaceful, and safe classroom environment Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development Qualifications Deep love and intuitive understanding of young children Prior experience working with preschool-aged children required Montessori training or experience is a plus (but not required) Common sense, creativity, flexibility, and a calm presence Strong communication and collaboration skills Must pass a background check and obtain CPR/First Aid certification Background in Jewish education or comfort with Jewish traditions is not required We believe that the heart of the classroom is the teacher. If you feel aligned with our vision and want to help shape a warm, inspired learning space, we would love to meet you.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Experience:

working with children: 2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Saint Peters, MO 63376 (Required)

Work Location:

In person