Preschool Teacher Jobs in Kirkwood, MO

A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.

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Pre-K Teacher

  • Olivette, MO (7 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Olivette, MO (7 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 7 hours ago

Formal Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in a related field with ten classes in Early Childhood Education....

Classroom Teacher / Early Childhood

  • Kirkwood, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Kirkwood, MO
  • 1 day ago

Early Childhood Teacher-One Year Only - Certified The Kirkwood School District is hiring a Early Childhood Teacher-One Year Only for the 25/26 school year to support Kirkwood Early Childhood...

Resource Teacher/Preschool Cook

  • Saint Peters, MO (12 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Peters, MO (12 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Responsive recruiter Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance About Us: The Goddard School is a nurturing,...

Parent Educator - Early Childhood Center

  • Saint Peters, MO (12 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Peters, MO (12 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago

program in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Nursing and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents; Sixty college hours and two years of successful experience...

Seeking Quality Early Childhood Teachers and Assistants

  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago

NAEYC Accredited center in North St....

Toddler Teacher Assistant

  • Imperial, MO (12 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Imperial, MO (12 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Join a Leader : With 325+ schools across 30 states and 30+ years of expertise, Cadence Education is the superstar of early childhood education!...

Infant Toddler Teacher

  • Florissant, MO (16 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Florissant, MO (16 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Salary Not Available Position range in St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area $37k - $75k Per Year Infant Toddler Teacher New Life Little Arrows Occupation: Business Teachers,...

Lead Teacher Preschool

  • Florissant, MO (16 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Florissant, MO (16 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago

Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area $30k - $42k Per Year Lead Teacher Preschool New Life Little Arrows Occupation: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Location: Florissant, MO - 63031...

Lead 3 year old room preschool teacher

  • Saint Charles, MO (19 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Charles, MO (19 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago

We are a growing preschool community rooted in biblical values and a nurturing, play-based approach to early childhood education....

Preschool Teacher-Head Start

  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 11 days ago

As a minimum requirement, applicant must have an associate or baccalaureate degree in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent coursework....

Infant/Toddler Teacher - Early Head Start

  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (13 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 11 days ago

As a minimum requirement, the applicant to be a teacher must have a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential and have been trained or have equivalent coursework...

Special Education Early Childhood Teacher 25/26 School Year

  • Hazelwood, MO (15 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hazelwood, MO (15 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 14 days ago

Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years of age + Preschool...

Preschool Teacher

  • Eureka, MO (11 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 15 days ago
  • Eureka, MO (11 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 15 days ago

Cadence Academy, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education...

Early Childhood Teacher

  • University City, MO (8 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 15 days ago
  • University City, MO (8 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 15 days ago

Urban Sprouts Child Development Center is looking for enthusiastic educators to join our team that are as passionate as we are about developing the whole child....

Special Education Teacher Early Childhood

  • Hazelwood, MO (15 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 17 days ago
  • Hazelwood, MO (15 miles from Kirkwood, MO)
  • 17 days ago

Special Education teacher for Early Childhood preschool, ages 3-5 years, general, push students in classroom Minimum Requirements: Bachelors Degree from an accredited universitypreferred Valid state...

Demographic Data for Kirkwood, MO

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Kirkwood, MO

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Kirkwood, MO offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
6.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in Kirkwood, MO
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%


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