Preschool Teachers for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills11%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Bachelor's degree24%Associate's degree20%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years26%3-5 years16%Current company
Tiger Tots Child Development CenterEarly Childhood Learning Center
Paper Moon Early Learning CenterTime at current job
1-2 years32%Less than a year29%2-5 years26%
Browse Indeed's database of 328 profiles for Preschool Teachers in Columbia, MO
Last updated: Sep 14, 2026
Preschool Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $50,509 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,064 – $59,241 yearly
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Infant Teacher
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitAEDCPIFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementInfant CareToddler CareDaycare Teacher
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationSIDS CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationCPRChildcare CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsChildcareNannyingClassroom Aide
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationParaprofessional Certification+3 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsChildcareBabysittingExperience Working with ChildrenLead Teacher
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationFirst Aid CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCrew Member
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationCPRServsafeCNA+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSalesChildcareSubstitute Teacher
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationCPRESL Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipComputer OperationComputer SkillsCash Handling
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What's the average time to fill a preschool teacher role?
The average time to fill a preschool teacher role is 119 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do preschool teachers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a preschool teacher include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a preschool teacher?
Common licenses or certifications for preschool teachers include: CPR, First Aid Certification and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to preschool teachers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to preschool teachers include: crew member, daycare teacher and assistant teacher.
What level of education is common for a preschool teacher?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a preschool teacher in Columbia, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a preschool teacher?
Most preschool teachers have 7 years of professional experience.
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