Pre-K Teacher Jobs
Pre-K Teacher jobs are open across public school districts, private childcare centers, Head Start programs, and faith-based early learning facilities, at every level from assistant teacher to lead classroom instructor, with specializations in special education, bilingual instruction, and Montessori or play-based learning. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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TELAMON|TRC COMMITMENT TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE:
Telamon|TRC has taken steps to shift our organization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. This changes our perceptions about the individuals that we work with, employees and customers, including families and children. A trauma-informed system of care provides services that empower employees and customers, including families and children, to feel safe, welcomed and engaged at all levels of organizational interaction. Exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing, or trigger traumatic reactions require thoughtfulness and non-judgement. Ongoing, as an organization, we collaborate to educate employees about the effects of violence, victimization and trauma on individuals. This model supports a culture of safety for employees and customers, including families and children.
Position Summary:
Develops and implements individual and group educational plans for children, designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. Provides leadership through active direction and direct supervision of assigned staff and volunteers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Support the enrollment of all NC Pre-K families into the ReadyRosie solution. Must incorporate ReadyRosie resources into existing family engagement plans and Teaching Strategies Gold Family Tab to share and communicate with families.
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Required to work on all teacher work days (up to 5) included in the school calendar.
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Participate in professional development consistent with the NC State Board of Education policy.
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Develops individualized and group lesson plans using the approved curriculum and educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for school. Incorporate additional curriculum documentation as required by state preschool program.
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Guides and facilitates activities of the children including daily classroom activities and field trips. Uses creativity to provide healthy and safe activities that are developmentally and age appropriate.
-
Selects and sets up equipment and materials in the classroom. Ensures there is a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate learning environment.
-
Maintains accurate records, both on paper and in designated on-line systems. Maintains confidentiality regarding students and families.
-
Plans, conducts, and documents observations, assessments and screenings. Maintains a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples of the child's work, and developmental assessments.
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Compose, proofread, and analyze reports. Utilize data analysis to plan, individualize, and teach.
-
Conducts home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress and assists parents in developing observational skills.
-
Provides guidance and technical advice to center staff. Works with the classroom staff and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities.
-
Uses the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
-
Eats with and assists children in eating to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
-
Ensures that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, brushing teeth, and toilet habits.
-
Creates ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.
-
Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.
-
May assist in preparing meals.
-
May perform duties of other staff members (Bus Monitor, Center Aide, Teacher’s Assistant) in time of staff shortage.
-
May participate in supervising the Center Aides.
-
Assists in planning in-service training.
-
May assist in preparing and serving meals.
-
Inventories all classroom equipment and supplies annually.
-
Works in cooperation with supervisor to develop and document progress on professional development plan for self and assigned staff. Actively engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in accordance with Corporation’s Core Values.
-
Fills in on a temporary basis when a staff member needs to leave the classroom for a short duration.
-
Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
-
Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have left the program.
-
Keeps classroom clean and organized.
-
May translate.
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Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
SAFETY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensuring a secure workplace is a collective effort. All employees are responsible for adhering to established safe work practices and completing all mandatory safety training by the assigned due date.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no direct supervisory duties but is considered a subject matter resource for others and may participate in distributing workload, quality control and training.
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or an ECE related degree. One year, or more, of experience working with preschool children is preferred.
2.7 GPA minimum required -
Must have or obtain a North Carolina (NC) Birth through Kindergarten (B-K) Continuing License or B-K or Pre-K/K Add-on License issued by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If enrolled in a license B-K program, must participate at minimum of six documented semester hours per year.
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Must have or obtain an Interrater Reliability Certification upon hire.
-
Must have or obtain certification CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire and recertify as required.
Skills and Abilities:
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Microsoft Office products and on-line client management systems
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Bilingual ability may be preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
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Work is performed mostly inside the facility.
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Standing for prolonged periods of time.
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Sitting, walking, stooping, squatting, lifting (up to 30 lbs), carrying, pushing and climbing.
-
Riding in a bus for prolonged periods of time with noise and vibration.
-
Frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions.
-
Exposure to blood, other bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals and dirt.
-
Keyboarding and data entry, use of telephone.
-
Where applicable, conduct home visits to customer residences, exposure to potentially unsafe environments, climb stairs.
Regular attendance for this position is required, as regular attendance ensures we are providing the services we have committed to provide to the children and families we serve.
Background Checks:
- All employees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check. Specific rules by Area of Focus will indicate whether a state or federal fingerprint background check (or both) is required and the frequency. A fingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check. Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry.
Positions that Require Driving:
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Telamon|TRC employees that are required to drive a personal vehicle for work-related duties are to meet the auto insurance liability requirement. The minimum limits required are $100,000 each person bodily injury, $300,000 each accident bodily injury and $50,000 property damage. The insurance liability requirement covers use of an employee’s personal vehicle.
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Telamon|TRC employees that drive a company-owned/rental vehicle must maintain a satisfactory annual motor vehicle record check.
-
Must have own transportation, a valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance.
Exempt: No
Type: Seasonal Full Time Non-Exempt
Area of Focus: ECFS
Location: NC203
TELAMON|TRC COMMITMENT TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE:
Telamon|TRC has taken steps to shift our organization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. This changes our perceptions about the individuals that we work with, employees and customers, including families and children. A trauma-informed system of care provides services that empower employees and customers, including families and children, to feel safe, welcomed and engaged at all levels of organizational interaction. Exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing, or trigger traumatic reactions require thoughtfulness and non-judgement. Ongoing, as an organization, we collaborate to educate employees about the effects of violence, victimization and trauma on individuals. This model supports a culture of safety for employees and customers, including families and children.
Position Summary:
Develops and implements individual and group educational plans for children, designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. Provides leadership through active direction and direct supervision of assigned staff and volunteers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Support the enrollment of all NC Pre-K families into the ReadyRosie solution. Must incorporate ReadyRosie resources into existing family engagement plans and Teaching Strategies Gold Family Tab to share and communicate with families.
-
Required to work on all teacher work days (up to 5) included in the school calendar.
-
Participate in professional development consistent with the NC State Board of Education policy.
-
Develops individualized and group lesson plans using the approved curriculum and educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for school. Incorporate additional curriculum documentation as required by state preschool program.
-
Guides and facilitates activities of the children including daily classroom activities and field trips. Uses creativity to provide healthy and safe activities that are developmentally and age appropriate.
-
Selects and sets up equipment and materials in the classroom. Ensures there is a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate learning environment.
-
Maintains accurate records, both on paper and in designated on-line systems. Maintains confidentiality regarding students and families.
-
Plans, conducts, and documents observations, assessments and screenings. Maintains a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples of the child's work, and developmental assessments.
-
Compose, proofread, and analyze reports. Utilize data analysis to plan, individualize, and teach.
-
Conducts home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress and assists parents in developing observational skills.
-
Provides guidance and technical advice to center staff. Works with the classroom staff and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities.
-
Uses the playground as an extension of the classroom; assures that the playground is safe.
-
Eats with and assists children in eating to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
-
Ensures that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, brushing teeth, and toilet habits.
-
Creates ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities.
-
Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.
-
May assist in preparing meals.
-
May perform duties of other staff members (Bus Monitor, Center Aide, Teacher’s Assistant) in time of staff shortage.
-
May participate in supervising the Center Aides.
-
Assists in planning in-service training.
-
May assist in preparing and serving meals.
-
Inventories all classroom equipment and supplies annually.
-
Works in cooperation with supervisor to develop and document progress on professional development plan for self and assigned staff. Actively engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in accordance with Corporation’s Core Values.
-
Fills in on a temporary basis when a staff member needs to leave the classroom for a short duration.
-
Participates in staff meetings and training sessions.
-
Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have left the program.
-
Keeps classroom clean and organized.
-
May translate.
-
Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
SAFETY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensuring a secure workplace is a collective effort. All employees are responsible for adhering to established safe work practices and completing all mandatory safety training by the assigned due date.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no direct supervisory duties but is considered a subject matter resource for others and may participate in distributing workload, quality control and training.
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience Requirements:
-
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or an ECE related degree. One year, or more, of experience working with preschool children is preferred.
2.7 GPA minimum required -
Must have or obtain a North Carolina (NC) Birth through Kindergarten (B-K) Continuing License or B-K or Pre-K/K Add-on License issued by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If enrolled in a license B-K program, must participate at minimum of six documented semester hours per year.
-
Must have or obtain an Interrater Reliability Certification upon hire.
-
Must have or obtain certification CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire and recertify as required.
Skills and Abilities:
-
Microsoft Office products and on-line client management systems
-
Bilingual ability may be preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
-
Work is performed mostly inside the facility.
-
Standing for prolonged periods of time.
-
Sitting, walking, stooping, squatting, lifting (up to 30 lbs), carrying, pushing and climbing.
-
Riding in a bus for prolonged periods of time with noise and vibration.
-
Frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions.
-
Exposure to blood, other bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals and dirt.
-
Keyboarding and data entry, use of telephone.
-
Where applicable, conduct home visits to customer residences, exposure to potentially unsafe environments, climb stairs.
Regular attendance for this position is required, as regular attendance ensures we are providing the services we have committed to provide to the children and families we serve.
Background Checks:
- All employees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check. Specific rules by Area of Focus will indicate whether a state or federal fingerprint background check (or both) is required and the frequency. A fingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check. Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry.
Positions that Require Driving:
-
Telamon|TRC employees that are required to drive a personal vehicle for work-related duties are to meet the auto insurance liability requirement. The minimum limits required are $100,000 each person bodily injury, $300,000 each accident bodily injury and $50,000 property damage. The insurance liability requirement covers use of an employee’s personal vehicle.
-
Telamon|TRC employees that drive a company-owned/rental vehicle must maintain a satisfactory annual motor vehicle record check.
-
Must have own transportation, a valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance.
Exempt: No
Type: Seasonal Full Time Non-Exempt
Area of Focus: ECFS
Location: NC203
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Who's Hiring
- Chicago Public Schools10
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools9
- Guilford County Schools8
- Austin Independent School District7
- Dallas Independent School District7
Top Industries Hiring
- Education76
- Government & Public Sector5
- Construction & Real Estate4
- Non-Profit & Social Services4
- Telecommunications1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in Pre-K teacher jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a closely related field
- State-issued Pre-K or early childhood teaching license or certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for assistant or center-based roles
- Experience designing and delivering developmentally appropriate lesson plans for ages three to five
- Proficiency with classroom management strategies for large and small group instruction
- Current CPR, first aid certification, and cleared background check required before start date
Tips for Your Pre-K Teacher Job Search
Tailor your resume to state standards
Hiring managers scan for your state's specific licensure or certification code, so name it explicitly on your resume. If you hold a Child Development Associate credential or a state Pre-K endorsement, list the full credential title and issuing body in a dedicated certifications section.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pre-k teacher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by funding source
Head Start and state-funded pre-k programs carry different qualification requirements than private centers. When searching, note whether a posting references Title I funding or IDEA compliance, because those roles often require additional documentation and influence how your resume should be framed.
Build a classroom portfolio before interviewing
Collect two or three lesson plan samples that show differentiated instruction for mixed developmental levels. Interviewers at early childhood programs routinely ask you to walk through a lesson, and a short portfolio gives you concrete material to reference during that conversation.
Prepare for a live teaching demonstration
Many pre-k hiring panels ask candidates to lead a 10-to-15-minute activity with real children or panel members acting as students. Practice a circle-time routine, a read-aloud with open-ended questions, or a hands-on sensory activity so you can adapt on the spot without relying on notes.
Negotiate start date around the academic calendar
Public school and Head Start offers are often tied to a fixed start date at the beginning of a term. If you need flexibility, ask during the offer stage rather than after acceptance, and frame the request around credentialing paperwork or background check timelines, which hiring coordinators already expect.
Pre-K Teacher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pre-k teachers?
The companies hiring the most pre-k teachers right now include Chicago Public Schools, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and Guilford County Schools, with the largest share of openings in Texas, North Carolina, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Public school districts and Head Start grantees consistently account for a large portion of total openings nationwide.
How many pre-k teacher jobs are remote?
About 0% of pre-k teacher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is low compared to most education roles because direct classroom instruction requires physical presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote work include curriculum development, instructional coaching, and virtual pre-k programs operated by state agencies or online learning providers.
How do you become a pre-k teacher?
You become a pre-k teacher by earning at least an associate degree in early childhood education, though most public school districts require a bachelor's degree and a state-issued teaching license with a Pre-K or early childhood endorsement. Complete a student teaching placement in a pre-k classroom, pass any required state licensure exams, obtain your CDA credential if your target employer requires it, and clear a background check before your start date.
Can you get hired as a pre-k teacher with little or no classroom experience?
Yes, entry-level pre-k roles exist, especially at private childcare centers and Head Start programs that hire assistant teachers and classroom aides while you complete your degree or credential. Emphasize any supervised fieldwork, student teaching hours, tutoring, babysitting, camp counseling, or volunteer work with young children on your resume, and apply to assistant or aide postings that lead to lead-teacher advancement once you finish your certification.
What does the pre-k teacher interview process look like?
The pre-k teacher interview process typically begins with a phone screen from a hiring coordinator or principal, followed by an in-person panel interview with the lead teacher, director, and sometimes a curriculum specialist. Most programs then ask you to complete a live teaching demonstration in a real or simulated classroom setting. A final reference check and background screening happen before an offer is extended, and the full process commonly takes two to four weeks from first contact.
Where can I find and apply to pre-k teacher jobs?
You can find and apply to pre-k teacher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your credentials, location preference, and setting, whether that is a public school district, Head Start program, or private childcare center, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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