Preschool Lead Teacher

PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER: 

Deadline to Apply: Friday February 6, 2026 at 4 PM

Center:  Stewart 4 Head Start (Springfield MO)

Work Status: Full Time/Full Year M-F 8:00-4:00

OACAC Head Start is seeking motivated team members for the position of Head Start Preschool Lead Teacher.   As the Lead Teacher, you will create a warm, welcoming classroom environment that helps children reach their highest potential while partnering with parents and your co-teaching team to help make this happen.  You will show exemplary responsive care, while demonstrating classroom management skills, lesson planning and developmentally appropriate practice.  This position provides supervision to co-teachers and is responsible for maintaining State Licensing and Accreditation Standards as well as Federal Head Start Performance Standards.  Join a team that values community and relationships!

This job includes great benefits.  Excellent health and dental benefits. Paid Holidays. Paid Leave. Tuition Assistance. Paid Training Opportunities. Family Friendly/Positive Work Environment. EOE.  Find out more about OACAC and the Head Start Program at www.oac.ac.

Salary Range: $22.73 - $23.87

Requirements: Minimum of Early Childhood AA/AAS degree.  Copy of transcript required with application.  Supervisory experience.

Preferred:Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child & Family Development or related field.