Part-Time Preschool Teacher / Classroom Floater
Job Description
Job Description
Part-Time Preschool Teacher / Classroom Floater
A Good Start Preschool – Columbia, MO
For over 25 years, A Good Start Preschool has been committed to providing exceptional early childhood education rooted in faith, family, and whole-child development. We are now seeking a Part-Time Teacher / Floater to support our classroom teams in the 2-year-old class, 3–4-year-old class, or Pre-K class as needed.
This is a wonderful role for someone who loves children, enjoys variety, and wants to be part of a warm, Christian-centered preschool community.
About Us
Our preschool nurtures the whole child through:
* Social-emotional development
* Academic learning through structured play
* Daily devotions & nondenominational Bible stories
* Creative exploration and hands-on learning
Our passion is to prepare children for Kindergarten while helping them grow into confident, kind, and joyful learners.
Position Summary
The Part-Time Teacher / Floater supports multiple classrooms based on daily needs. This includes helping lead teachers with routines, supervising playtime, assisting with small group learning, and helping maintain a calm, caring environment for our students.
Perfect for someone who loves flexibility, variety, and teamwork!
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
* Warm, patient, and dependable
* Able to step into different classrooms with confidence
* Teachable and eager to support lead teachers
* Positive and able to work well in a team environment
* Comfortable in a Christian preschool setting
Requirements
- Experience working with young children preferred
- Ability to relate well to children, staff, and families
- Mature, dependable, and willing to learn
- Must pass a criminal background check
Key Responsibilities
- Assist lead teachers in the 2-year-old, 3–4-year-old, or Pre-K classrooms
- Help supervise children during indoor and outdoor play
- Provide support during routines such as snack time, restroom breaks, diaper changes, and transitions
- Maintain a safe, caring, and positive environment
- Support the overall mission and team culture of A Good Start Preschool
Benefits
* Flexible part-time schedule
* Preschool holiday event work bonus
* Meals provided during shifts
* Evenings & weekends off
* A warm, family-like Christian environment
To Apply
If you love working with young children and want to join a faith-based preschool where your work makes a difference every day, we would love to hear from you!