Site Director/Teacher

Central Missouri Community Action • Columbia, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Director/Teacher manages a Head Start childcare center in Columbia, Missouri, and ensures it provides a quality center-based program offering families the full range of Head Start services. The role provides child development, health, nutrition, and family services to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in a structured early childhood learning environment. The listed pay is $45,406. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, Tuesday through Friday.

Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) is part of a national network of community action agencies founded in 1964. Its mission is to build relationships that empower people, strengthen resilience, and improve quality of life for all community members. CMCA has more than 230 staff members across eleven counties and offers employees the opportunity to make a positive difference in the communities it serves.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or a related field, with at least 18 credit hours in Early Childhood.
• At least 2 years of work experience in early childhood.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Daycare, preschool, or childcare work experience is helpful.
• Experience working with low-income families and children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Head Start childcare center.
• Ensure the center provides a quality center-based program offering families the full range of Head Start services.
• Provide child development, health, nutrition, and family services to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Benefits

• Excellent insurance package.
• Generous paid vacation and sick time.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid 2-week winter break.
• Free meals.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager