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Community Service Inc of NW MO

Preschool Lead Teacher

Pay: $16–$18/hr

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Albany, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 16 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$34,383 / year median in Missouri

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Community Services, Inc. - Head Start

POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION

Teacher

SUPERVISED BY

Education Specialist This is a non-exempt position Program Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge and implementation of Developmentally Appropriate Practices and early literacy; Ability to develop and implement weekly lesson plans for each child; Develop and implement bi-weekly group socialization lesson plans (Home Based); Administer developmental screenings and assessments; Share cleaning tasks with other staff; Work with all Head Start staff in recruiting volunteers and obtaining the required in-kind match; Maintain control of children using positive reinforcement and behavior management techniques Work with families through daily contact, Parent teacher conferences, and Educational Home Visits. Develop a positive and trusting relationship with families. Initiate, complete and maintain all required documentation, records and reports; Participant in professional development activities; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all agency staff; Attend all Center Parent meeting (Meal with Class) meetings: Ride bus as a Bus Monitor and perform duties of a Bus Monitor; Ability to recognize and report Child Abuse and Neglect; Ability to maintain client confidentiality; Obtain medical physical, TB test and background screening; Perform additional related duties as assigned by component coordinators and/or Head Start Director. Actively participate in the planning, development, and activities of a Strategic goal.

QUALIFICATIONS

Possess or obtain a Bachelor, or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or a degree in a related field with experience in teaching preschool children; Ability to communicate with all Head Start Staff, program participants and other agency employees Understanding and follow the Head Start Mission Statement, Performance Standards and State Licensing Regulations; Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Preschool experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person