Head Start Teacher

Job overview

The Head Start Teacher role is onsite in Richmond, MO, with compensation of $19.04 per hour. Missouri Valley Community Action Agency’s mission is to engage communities and coordinate resources to improve the lives of people experiencing poverty. The teacher implements the Creative Curriculum and plans developmentally appropriate activities in a safe, healthy classroom. The role supports children’s learning and goals through observation, progress documentation, family engagement, and coordination with community resources.

What you'll do

• Implement the Creative Curriculum and plan individual activities based on children’s developmental levels, interests, and learning goals
• maintain a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate learning environment
• document progress and maintain child-family records
• conduct family visits and share information with parent committees
• supervise classroom assistants and assigned staff
• support families in accessing community resources
• follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head start teacher

early childhood education

child development

classroom planning

family engagement

child progress documentation

community resources

richmond mo

missouri valley community action agency

$19.04/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% employer match on employee contributions
• other benefits and community support.

Why this role

Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required; Head Start employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the employer

Missouri Valley Community Action Agency is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.