given us. Job Summary The Queen of All Saints Pre-School Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a safe, nurturing,... ...GED required. Previous experience teaching or leading in a preschool, daycare, or ear…
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Preschool Teacher jobs in St. Louis, MO
Preschool teachers guide young children through play-based learning, early literacy and numeracy, and social development, while keeping classrooms safe and families informed.
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$38k
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their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us. Job Summary A Substitute Teacher is responsible for teaching and supervising students in the absence of the regular…
Lower School Teacher Lower School Teacher Small Classes. Big Support. Work That Changes Lives. Full-Time | Groves Academy | St. Louis Park, Minnesota Are you still waiting to find a school where you can teach the way you…
their families is rooted in a higher calling from God to honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us. Job Summary The K–4 Teacher at St. Clement of Rome Catholic School provides a nurturing, faith-centered learning env…
$21 - $25 per hour
Early Childhood Educator The Pre-k Teacher provides leadership within the classroom to ensure a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment grounded in a Reggio Emilia–inspired philosophy. This…
$55 - $65 per hour
full-time, on-site role as a Early Childhood Special Education Teacher serving a school located in St Louis, MO. The Special... ...26-2027 School year, August - June. ~ On-site, in-person ~ Preschool grades ~ Caseload 6-…
honor and celebrate the gifts He has given us. Job Summary St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School is seeking a Substitute Teacher to provide instructional support in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. The su…
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury,…
is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Job Summary The Long-Term Substitute Teacher supports the educational mission of Holy Cross Academy by assuming instructional respons…
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What preschool teachers earn in St. Louis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $13–$17 | $28k–$35k |
| Mid level | $16–$20 | $33k–$42k |
| Senior | $19–$25 | $40k–$53k |
Adjusted for the St. Louis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Play-based curriculumChild development knowledgePositive behavior guidanceClassroom routinesDevelopmental observationParent communicationHealth and safety complianceWarmth and patience
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a child having a tantrum during circle time?
Show calm, developmentally informed responses: staying near, naming the feeling, keeping others engaged, and following up rather than punishing.
What does a good day in your classroom look like?
Walk through the rhythm: arrival, free play, small groups, outdoor time, rest. Emphasize predictable routines with room for children's interests.
How do you support early literacy and math without worksheets?
Give playful examples: read-alouds, rhyming games, counting during snack, pattern blocks. Show you embed learning in play deliberately.
How do you communicate with parents, especially about concerns?
Describe daily positive touchpoints so hard conversations have a foundation, and sharing specific observations rather than labels.
What would you do if you suspected a child was being neglected or abused?
Know your mandated reporter duty: document observations and report through the required channel promptly. This is a non-negotiable answer.
How do you handle biting or hitting between children?
Show a standard approach: attend to the hurt child first, teach the alternative behavior, watch for patterns and triggers, and inform both families per policy.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For preschool teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your CDA credential, early childhood education degree or units, and current CPR and first aid certification.
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Name the curricula and frameworks you have taught, such as Creative Curriculum, HighScope, Montessori, or Reggio-inspired.
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Include state licensing requirements you already meet, like background clearance and required training hours, to speed hiring.
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Note the age groups you have led and your group sizes and ratios, since directors staff to strict ratio rules.
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Mention assessment and communication tools you use, such as Teaching Strategies GOLD or Brightwheel.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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