Preschool Teacher - Lead Teacher

Bright Start Academy is a part of O2B Early Education which began in Gainesville, FL in 1998 and has grown widely in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Minnesota, with MANY locations on the horizon, including several locations in each state.

Due to the volumn of locations we have in this specific region, we'd love to discuss what position and center would be best based on your location, desired position, schedule, and age preferences. We have several centers within close proximity of one another so we find it's best to learn which position may match you best based on your experience, credentials, interests, and location.

Should you apply, we'll work towards scheduling an interview so that we can determine the best fit for you!

Possible Positions

• Infant Teacher
• Toddler Teacher
• Lead Preschool Teacher
• PreK Lead Teacher
• School-Age Counselor
• Receptionist
• Cafe/Nutrition Specialist

Possible Locations

Please be sure to visit our website, www.cedarspreschool.com, for specific addresses.

• West Columbia, MO
• East Columbia, MO
• Lake St. Louis, MO
• O'Fallon, MO
• St. Charles, MO
• Overland, MO

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work Monday - Friday for full time employment
• Execute lesson plans and curriculum
• Maintain licensing requirements
• Complete required assessments and observations
• Talk to parents and help meet their needs
• Maintain cleanliness in the classroom
• Have fun!
• ***These are responsibilities for our most common positions, but will be happy to discuss responsitibilities for less common positions.

Requirements

Training and experience is preferred, but we are a willing to train and support education through scholarships. There are some positions where specific credentials may be required.

• CDA, Associates Degree, or higher
• CPR/First Aid
• Experience working with children 0-13 years-old
• Willing to train!

Benefits

• 50% off of preschool or afterschool tuition
• First eight weeks of tuition for two children free at time of hire
• Monthly incentive bonuses (up to $160 monthly - based on enrollment)
• Quarterly incentive bonuses ($250 for each full quarter of employment)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Health, vision, dental, life insurance, and other voluntary plans
• Minimum essential coverage plan
• 529 college savings plan
• Individual retirement plan
• Scholarships towards staff and director credentials
• Free first aid and CPR training
• Meals provided during student lunch time
• Employee snack and coffee station
• $1,000 employee referral bonus for each referred employee
• $250 employee referral bonus for each referred student
• Wage is based on experience, credentials and prescison position