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Economic Security Corporation

Head Start Teacher (Now Offering a $1,000 Sign On & Retention Bonus)

Pay: $19.43/hr
Posted: 5 days ago
Location: Anderson, MO (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/1/2026

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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

NOW OFFERING A
$1,000 SIGN
ON & RETENTION BONUS!
Come join our Head Start family! Help us provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children ages 3-5 years of age. The Teacher plans, organizes, and implements the operational and physical aspects of a Head Start classroom, including setting up the classroom and developing lesson plans to implement the educational program. The Head Start Teacher works with children ages three to five years of age, parents, and staff to ensure that education and early childhood development activities are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as program and agency requirements.
Requirements:
Teacher must have at least one of the following: (a) An Associate or baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education; (b) An Associate degree in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching pre-school age children; (c) A Baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and six early childhood classes, with experience teaching pre-school age children; or (d) A Baccalaureate degree in any field and has been admitted into the Teach For America program. This position is subject to random drug screening and background checks. If you have any questions about this position, contact
Amy Rivard Phone:
1(417)845-6644
Email:
arivard@escswa.org For more information regarding salary please visit our website at: Wages | Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area Economic Security Corporation is an equal opportunity employer
Pay:
From $19.43 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person