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Discovery Center of Springfield
Preschool Lead Teacher (4-5 year old)
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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
Job Description
Job Description Join our STEM based preschool team at Science Sprouts Discovery School as we prepare tomorrow's future leaders each and every day with fun, engaging, hands-on and memorable learning activities through play! We're looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person that's ready to lead our kiddos toward a bright academic future through intentional lesson plans tied to learning standards for kindergarten readiness and beyond with a behavioral environment that follows natural order consequences. This person will lead our classroom with kids from 4-5 years of age, from 9am-6pm, perform cleaning duties, and other tasks assigned by the director.