Pre-K Teacher Jobs in Texas
Pre-K Teacher jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in public school districts, Head Start programs, and private early childhood centers, with openings at every level from classroom aide and first-year teacher through lead teacher and instructional coach. The largest hiring volumes are in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where employers such as Houston Independent School District, Dallas Independent School District, and KIPP Texas Public Schools maintain consistent year-round demand. The most sought-after specialties are bilingual early childhood education, special education inclusion, and Head Start curriculum delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join our early learning team as a Pre-K Teacher, Two-Year-Old Teacher, Teacher’s Aide, Bus Driver, or Assistant. In your role, you’ll help children learn, build confidence, and feel safe through attentive care and age-appropriate instruction. Your impact: By creating supportive learning experiences and communicating with families, you help children grow and give caregivers confidence in their daily care.
Responsibilities
- Plan lessons and support curriculum development in early childhood education, including literacy, math, and physical education as appropriate to the role.
- Teach and guide children through activities that support childhood development, early learning, and positive behavior.
- Provide toddler care or classroom assistance, using classroom and behavior management practices suited to children’s needs.
- Communicate with parents and caregivers about children’s progress and classroom experiences; follow mandated reporting laws and child welfare procedures.
- For bus driver duties, support safe, attentive transportation of children in accordance with applicable requirements.
Experience
- Experience working with children, including teaching young children, childcare, preschool teaching, or other classroom experience, is relevant.
- Knowledge of child development, lesson planning, literacy education, and teaching is valuable; special education or early intervention experience is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and experience working with students and families are important.
- First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) knowledge or certification is preferred. Familiarity with standardized testing and private school settings is also helpful.
- Experience teaching physical education or supporting math instruction is an asset.
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in Pre-K teacher jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas educator certificate with an Early Childhood through Grade 3 endorsement
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a closely related field
- Passing scores on the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) EC-6 or Pre-K exam
- Experience with developmentally appropriate practice and play-based learning curricula
- Bilingual or ESL certification preferred for districts with high English-learner enrollment
- Familiarity with Texas Pre-K Guidelines and state-mandated assessment tools
Pre-K Teacher Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pre-k teacher in Texas?
To become a pre-k teacher in Texas you need a bachelor's degree and a Texas educator certificate issued by the Texas Education Agency, which requires passing the TExES Early Childhood through Grade 6 Core Subjects exam and completing an approved teacher preparation program. Candidates pursuing a bilingual pre-k role also need to pass the TExES Bilingual Supplemental exam. Some private early childhood centers hire candidates with a Child Development Associate credential in place of full state certification.
How much do Pre-K teachers make in Texas?
Pre-K teachers in Texas earn a median of about $33,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $26,430 for the lowest 10% to over $49,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pre-k teachers in Texas?
Employers hiring pre-k teachers in Texas right now include Dallas Independent School District, Leander Independent School District, and Austin Independent School District, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's size means both large urban independent school districts and federally funded Head Start grantees operating across the state generate a consistent volume of openings throughout the school year.
Which Texas cities have the most pre-k teacher jobs?
Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most pre-k teacher openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas lead because their massive independent school districts and dense networks of Head Start and private early childhood centers generate demand year-round, while San Antonio's large military-connected and low-income family population drives a high concentration of federally funded pre-k programs.
Are there remote pre-k teacher jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 4% of pre-k teacher openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, in-classroom nature of the work. The roles most likely to be performed remotely are instructional coaching, curriculum development, and early childhood special education consulting positions that do not require direct daily supervision of young children.
How can I get hired as a pre-k teacher in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying as a paraprofessional or classroom aide within a Texas independent school district while completing an alternative certification program through a provider approved by the Texas Education Agency. Large urban districts such as Houston ISD and Dallas ISD run grow-your-own programs and alternative certification pipelines specifically designed for candidates transitioning from roles such as childcare worker, Head Start aide, or bilingual community worker. Earning a Child Development Associate credential before applying gives candidates a measurable edge for private center and Head Start openings that do not require full state certification.
Where can I find and apply to pre-k teacher jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to pre-k teacher jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from school districts, Head Start programs, and private early childhood centers across the state. Find the roles that fit your certification level and preferred location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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