Teacher Preschool at MLK Jr Center

Location: 1437 Laurel Street, Saint Louis, MO 63108

Base Hourly Pay: $ 21.96 per hour
Weeks per Year: 42
Hours Per Week: 49

Job Description:

Teacher Preschool

PAY RATE Depending on Education:

BA: $26.84/hr AA: $24.40/hr Education in Progress: $21.96/hr

Our vibrant Head Start Preschool Teachers educate, care for, and inspire the young minds at our Head Start, using a variety of teaching methods. If you are a teacher who has patience, compassion, and energy to help children succeed, apply today! Your Head Start classroom is waiting for you!

Preferred Qualifications
We’re seeking a passionate early childhood professional who holds an associate or bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field (or has completed equivalent coursework).

Don’t quite have your degree yet? That’s okay! We welcome motivated candidates who are willing to enroll in an associate or bachelor’s program in Early Childhood Education (or a related field) and complete their degree within a reasonable timeframe after hire. In many cases we will pay your tuition and books. We’re excited to support dedicated individuals who are committed to growing in the field.

All candidates must meet state licensing requirements.

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
• $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
• $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
• Paid trainings
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart)
• $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
• Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

Interested? To find out more, please visit:https://cdiheadstart.org/slmohs/program-page/careers/

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.