“The Fordland R-III School District is seeking a dedicated and innovative educator to join our team in our Early Childhood teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year.”  

Fordland Preschool is dedicated to nurturing young children. We serve three to five-year-olds and their families. The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with preschool children and a strong knowledge of and commitment to the constructivist educational approach. Candidates should have excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues. They need to effectively collaborate with team members, show a willingness to grow and learn professionally and perform duties as assigned by the director.  Relationships, relevance, and student success is the key focus of Fordland R-3 School District. Applicants must possess appropriate Missouri DESE certification (Early Childhood, B-3). Previous experience is preferred, but not required. Interested applicants should submit the following documentation on the Fordland R-3 jobs website: letter of interest, resume, transcript, letters of reference, copy of the certificate(s), and completed Fordland application.    

Fordland School is located 20 miles east of Springfield and offers competitive teacher salaries, a 4-day week, a positive work environment, board-paid medical insurance as well as paid time off days per year. 

Interested applicants should contact the Early Childhood Director, Mrs. Tonia Nunn, at tonianunn@fordlandschools.org or 417-738-2223.