Preschool Teacher Jobs in Danvers, MA

A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.

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Nursery Pre K Teacher

  • Marblehead, MA (6 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Marblehead, MA (6 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Small, established and expanding private school is seeking a full time Nursery Pre-K teacher. The ideal candidate should be energetic, adaptable, inspiring, fun, able to communicate clearly and...

Preschool Assistant Teacher Afternoon - Fall 2025

  • Concord, MA (22 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Concord, MA (22 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 13 hours ago

Preschool Assistant Teacher Afternoon - Fall 2025 Concord Carousel Preschool has an opportunity for a caring and energetic assistant teacher to join our team of educators....

Integrated Preschool Teacher - Long-Term Substitute

  • Dracut, MA (19 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Dracut, MA (19 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 13 hours ago

The Brookside Elementary School is seeking a long-term substitute integrated preschool teacher to cover a leave of absence from approximately September 2, 2025 through October 17, 2025....

Early Preschool Teacher

  • Woburn, MA (12 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woburn, MA (12 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 day ago

childhood education and preschool settings preferred At Primrose School of Woburn we believe that who children are is just as important as who they become....

Pre Kindergarten Teacher

  • Woburn, MA (12 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woburn, MA (12 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 day ago

childhood education college classes at no cost through our unique partnership with EEC....

SY 25-26 Early Childhood Teacher Pre-K - 2nd Grade

  • Dorchester, MA (19 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dorchester, MA (19 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Welcome to Conservatory Lab Charter School- a community that stands out in Massachusetts:The ONLY charter school designated a School of Recognition by DESE based on SY22/23 growth metrics across...

0.6 FTE Special Education Preschool Teacher (Tuesday-Thursday) (One-Year)

  • Reading, MA (8 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Reading, MA (8 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 1 day ago

SUMMARY: The Special Education Teacher is to help student learn subject matter and skills, subject to Special Education Laws, that will contribute to their educational development, in...

Preschool Teacher

  • Woburn, MA (12 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woburn, MA (12 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Charles School in Woburn, MA is looking for a full-time preschool teacher to join its team beginning in September 2025. This teacher will lead a classroom of three- and four-year-olds.About St....

Teacher - Early Childhood and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. K1 (SEI Endorsement Required) [An

  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (16 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Teacher - Early Childhood and Moderate Disabilities/Inclusion, Gr. K1 (SEI Endorsement Required) [An Employer Boston Public Schools Location Boston, MA, US Salary Competitive categories Employer...

Preschool Teacher

  • Reading, MA (8 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Reading, MA (8 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Development Calling all moms, babysitters, professional teachers, CDA's, Early Childhood Development, students, retirees, and new college grads!...

Assistant Preschool Teacher

  • Reading, MA (8 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Reading, MA (8 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Work in our infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K classrooms....

Preschool Teacher

  • Newton, MA (19 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newton, MA (19 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Full-time and part-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers....

Early Childhood Education Teacher- First Grade (SY 2025-2026)

  • Lawrence, MA (13 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (13 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Childhood Education K1-2nd Grade or Elementary Education 1- 6th Grade is preferred Previous experience working with school-aged children is preferred Ability to demonstrate skills in collaborative...

Supervising Teacher Preschool

  • Roxbury, MA (17 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Roxbury, MA (17 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 6 days ago

For more information about Horizons, please visit www.horizonschildren.org Qualifications Qualifications Education & experience Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required...

Preschool teacher

  • Dracut, MA (19 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dracut, MA (19 miles from Danvers, MA)
  • 6 days ago

un Preschool teacher (Dracut) Kids on Track Preschool 195 gerrish ave compensation: $20-$25.00 employment type: experience level: entry level job title: preschool teacher Certified preschool teacher...

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Danvers, MA

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Danvers, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
6.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in Danvers, MA
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%


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