Preschool Teacher Jobs in Texas

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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Certified Pre-K Teacher (Immediate)

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Company DescriptionAbout KIPP Texas Public Schools KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin,...

Substitute Montessori Pre-School Teacher (Guide)

  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cedar Park, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Substitute Montessori Pre-School Teacher (Guide) Cedar Park, Texas Are you interested in working as a Substitute Teacher (Guide) at Guidepost Montessori at Cypress Creek in West Cedar Park!? We...

Assistant Montessori Preschool Teacher (Guide) - Infant, Toddler and 3-6

  • Georgetown, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Georgetown, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Assistant Montessori Preschool Teacher (Guide) - Infant, Toddler and 3-6 Georgetown, Texas We are hiring Asistant Teachers for our lovely Guidepost Montessori school at Georgetown!...

Assistant Montessori Pre-School Teacher (Guide)

  • The Woodlands, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • The Woodlands, TX
  • 6 hours ago

About You Experience working with children ages 0-6 Preferred if you have 6 or more Early Childhood Education (ECE) credits Strong interpersonal skills A benevolent approach toward parents and children...

Substitute Montessori Preschool Teacher (Guide) - FREE MACTE MONTESSORI DIPLOMA OPPORTUNITY!...

Pre-K Teacher 2025-2026 school year growth position

  • Kaufman, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Kaufman, TX
  • 10 hours ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Head Start / Pre-K Date Posted: 3/25/2025 Location: Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center   Additional Information: Show/Hide Provide students with...

Preschool Teacher

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 29 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 29 days ago

a licensed daycare required Child Development Associate or college degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related preferred High school diploma or equivalent Must be at least 18...

Assistant Teacher

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Curriculum, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child....

Early Childhood Educator II (Grant Funded)

  • McAllen, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • McAllen, TX
  • 14 hours ago

Required Education and Experience Associate's degree in Child Development or related field required; must have a minimum of 18 college hours in child development/early childhood....

Pre Kindergarten Teacher

  • Tomball, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Tomball, TX
  • 15 hours ago

cognitive and physical development of each child, in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning approach to teaching and learning The Primrose School of Spring Cypress is an accredited private preschool...

Associate Child Development Teacher

  • Lubbock, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 21 hours ago

Certificate With experience assisting infants, Babies and Toddlers in classroom 1 year experience working in a Texas Licensed Childcare 3 or more years Teaching experience in a licensed child care facility (NAEYC...

FY26 Preschool Teacher

  • Austin, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 21 hours ago

JOB EXPECTATIONS: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the learner Be able to develop an appropriate learning environment with effective classroom management Be able to communicate...

Infant/Toddler Teacher - Early Head Start

  • Hempstead, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hempstead, TX
  • 21 hours ago

Implement the EHS curriculum, assessment and Head Start Performance Standards for Early Head Start classrooms. Prepare daily lesson plans in advance that include both indoor and outdoor...

Early Childhood Specialist

  • Edinburg, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Edinburg, TX
  • 1 day ago

Child Development Associate ( CDA ) Credential or 12 hours of College credit in the field of Child Care Development, Early Childhood Education or related field. Preferred Education: None....

Toddler Teacher

  • Forney, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Forney, TX
  • 1 day ago

Cadence Academy Preschool of Forney, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Toddler Teacher to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood...

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Texas

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Texas 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 Texas
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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