Preschool Teacher Jobs in Lakewood, OH

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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Preschool Teacher

  • North Ridgeville, OH (18 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Ridgeville, OH (18 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Holidays, weekends, and nights off Position: Preschool Teacher As a Preschool Teacher, you'll embark on an exciting journey of discovery alongside our little learners....

Toddler Teacher

  • North Ridgeville, OH (18 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • North Ridgeville, OH (18 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Childhood Education or related field preferred Shows empathy and compassion for young children Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal Must be able to lift up to...

AM/PM Part Time Preschool Teacher

  • Chagrin Falls, OH (21 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chagrin Falls, OH (21 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Over the past 15+ years, The Goddard School of Chagrin Falls has earned a reputation an a leader in early childhood education....

Preschool Teacher

  • Westlake, OH (7 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Westlake, OH (7 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Childhood Education or related field preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience preferred Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training...

Daycare / Childcare Teacher

  • Twinsburg, OH (22 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Twinsburg, OH (22 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Childhood Education or related field preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience preferred Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children...

Preschool Lead Teacher/Early Childhood Education

  • Medina, OH (24 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Medina, OH (24 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Childhood Education or related field or Child Development Associate (CDA) 1-2 years of previous experience preferred Develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty...

Lead Toddler Teacher / Daycare

  • Hudson, OH (24 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hudson, OH (24 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Childhood Education or related field preferred Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred 1-2 years of previous experience preferred Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training...

Assistant Toddler Teacher

  • Chagrin Falls, OH (21 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chagrin Falls, OH (21 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Are you passionate about working with children? Would you like to know you are impacting the future? Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to work in a fun environment at an award winning,...

Lead Preschool Teacher - Incentive Pay/No Weekends

  • Strongsville, OH (11 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Strongsville, OH (11 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (or a child-related degree) is preferred Associates degree in Early Childhood Education (or a child-related degree) Current CDA or Early...

Lead Toddler Teacher - Incentive Pay/No Weekends

  • Strongsville, OH (11 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Strongsville, OH (11 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (or a child-related degree) is preferred Associates degree in Early Childhood Education (or a child-related degree) Current CDA or Early...

Toddler Teacher Full Time

  • Avon, OH (11 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Avon, OH (11 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 4 days ago

The Goddard School in Avon, an award-winning early childhood education center, is currently seeking qualified, caring, and energetic Lead and Assistant Teachers to work with our infant to preschool...

Preschool Teacher

  • Willoughby, OH (24 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 5 days ago
  • Willoughby, OH (24 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 5 days ago

Andrews Osborne Academy Lower School is seeking an experienced Preschool Teacher (three and four-year old class)....

Early Childhood Teacher

  • Lakewood, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Lakewood, OH
  • 6 days ago

Job Qualifications Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, BA with an AA in ECED, or BA in related field of study with 16 credit hours in Child development courses....

Early Childhood Teacher - Preschool (3s) or Prekindergarten

  • Pepper Pike, OH (17 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pepper Pike, OH (17 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 6 days ago

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, and have experience working with young children in a preschool setting....

Early Childhood Teacher - Preschool (3s) or Prekindergarten

  • Cleveland, OH (5 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (5 miles from Lakewood, OH)
  • 7 days ago

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, and have experience working with young children in a preschool setting....

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Lakewood, OH

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Lakewood, OH offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
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 Lakewood, OH
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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