Salaried PreK Teaching Position

POSITION: Infant Teacher LOCATION: St. Louis, MO at Shirlee Green Preschool JOB TYPE: Full-time, salaried

PAY: $39,520-$45,760

SCHEDULE: M-F

START DATE: May/June 2026 Shirlee Green Preschool is a Design Thinking school for messy art, immersive outdoor play, and creative thinking. Serving children birth through 5 years old throughout the metro‑St. Louis area, our young learners are invited to take risks, think innovatively, explore the world around, dream big, learn leadership skills, and practice being pro‑active community members. At our small school for little children, our students are engaged in long‑term projects of their own design in which they work creatively with each other to make their big ideas for their community come true. Shirlee Green School is a Missouri Green School and features kid‑healthy practices to keep the earth healthy for generations to come. Our teachers are innovative, spunky, inspiring and dedicated to teaching your children. The Full Time Pre‑K Teacher will join the teaching team at Shirlee Green Preschool. Successful candidates are creative, thoughtful, and reflective professionals with at least 3 years of teaching experience. We especially seek educators with a kindergarten, Reggio or Project‑Based Education background. Our faculty is built upon a strong leadership team that actively supports each teacher's professional growth. Teacher Qualifications ECE degree or equivalent education (preferred) 3+ years working in a preschool setting Team oriented with strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills The ideal candidate is highly empathetic to the needs of children, playful, and dedicated to the learning of all children. Shirlee Green Preschool is a place where learning is a joint venture between children and teachers. We create an environment that supports young solutionaries in learning how to contribute to the creation of a just, joyful, healthy world for themselves and their fellow citizens. Candidates of ALL backgrounds, colors, and creeds are welcome and encouraged to apply. Benefits 403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision Insurance Life insurance Paid time off Flexible spending account Employee discounts Professional development assistance Referral program Competitive compensation Rewarding work environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Elevated