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Preschool Lead Teacher

Salem, OR

Hiring company: Little Me Academy

About the role

Job highlights:

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Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and experience working with young students
  • Early childhood education background
  • Experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Special education experience
  • Familiarity with Montessori teaching methods
  • Previous daycare work experience
  • 4 more items(s)

Benefits:

  • Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • 1 more items(s)

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the curriculum and educational goals
  • Provide a safe and supportive learning environment for children
  • Conduct assessments to monitor students' progress and development
  • Collaborate with parents to ensure each child's needs are met
  • Utilize effective classroom management techniques to promote positive behavior
  • Incorporate various teaching methods to engage young learners
  • Implement early intervention strategies when necessary
  • Administer standardized testing as required
  • 5 more items(s)

More job highlights

Job description:

\## Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and experience working with young students. If you are enthusiastic about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for preschoolers to learn and grow, we want to hear from you.

\## Responsibilities
\- Develop and impleme...nt lesson plans that align with the curriculum and educational goals
\- Provide a safe and supportive learning environment for children
\- Conduct assessments to monitor students' progress and development
\- Collaborate with parents to ensure each child's needs are met
\- Utilize effective classroom management techniques to promote positive behavior
\- Incorporate various teaching methods to engage young learners
\- Implement early intervention strategies when necessary
\- Administer standardized testing as required

\## Experience
\### Required Skills:
\- Early childhood education background
\- Experience working with young children in a childcare or educational setting
\- Strong classroom management skills

\### Nice-to-Have Skills:
\- Special education experience
\- Familiarity with Montessori teaching methods
\- Previous daycare work experience

If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about shaping young minds and creating a positive impact on children's lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Preschool Teacher.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

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Job snapshot

Location
Salem, OR
Employer
Little Me Academy
Schedule
Full time
Work mode
On-site
Category
Education
Pay
$ 17 - 18 per hour
Posted
Mar 9, 2026

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