Preschool Teachers for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 54%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23%
- Associate's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Target
Central Missouri Community Action
Gads Hill Center
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 44%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 11%
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Last updated: Nov 8, 2026
Preschool Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $50,675 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,238 – $59,391 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 CarePreschool Teacher
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseClass ESkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSubstitute Teacher
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationCPRESL Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipComputer OperationComputer SkillsCash HandlingReceptionist/Administrative Assistant
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSIDS CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsGuest RelationsGuest ServicesCash HandlingEarly Childhood EducationToddler Lead Teacher
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceServingFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceDirect Support Professional
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid and CPRAEDFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationCPRFirst Aid Training+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsEarly Childhood EducationEducational Support Role ExperienceWorking with StudentsClassroom Experience
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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 118 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: organizational skills, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for preschool teachers?
Common licenses or certifications for preschool teachers include: CPR, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to preschool teachers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to preschool teachers include: lead toddler teacher, tiger tot daycare and preschool special education 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 15 years of professional experience.
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