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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ECSE/Pre K Teacher

  • Josephine, TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • Josephine, TX
  • 7 hours ago

Primary Purpose: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional,...

Teacher- Pre Kindergarten

  • Beaumont, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Beaumont, TX
  • 18 hours ago

Teacher- Pre Kindergarten JobID: 1011 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Elementary Teacher Date Posted: 4/28/2025 Location: AMELIA ELEMENTARY Additional Information: Show/Hide Beaumont...

2025/26 SY - Teacher Pre-K

  • Kyle, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Kyle, TX
  • 18 hours ago

2025/26 SY - Teacher Pre-K JobID: 728 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Teacher PreK Date Posted: 4/28/2025 Location: Negley Elementary School Additional Information: Show/Hide Location:...

Preschool Teacher - San Antonio, TX

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 1 day ago

Full-time positions are available with preschoolers!...

Infant/Toddler Teacher - Early Head Start

  • Hempstead, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Hempstead, TX
  • 1 day 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...

Assistant Toddler Teacher

  • Frisco, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 1 day ago

Primrose School of Griffin Parc is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational childcare experience....

Teacher - Pre-K-8th Grade

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Teacher - Pre-K-8th Grade Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Principal Working Days: 188 days Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: 4/2025 School Year: 2025-2026 Primary...

Teacher -Early Childhood Center 2025/2026 School Year

  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • 1 day ago

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth....

Pre-K Teacher

  • Arlington, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, TX
  • 1 day ago

Benefits: Bonus based on performance Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team....

Teacher - Head Start (3-5yrs)

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Education (PG E-5); or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with at least 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (PG E-4); or Infant Toddler Child Development Associate...

Lead Toddler Teacher

  • Tomball, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Tomball, TX
  • 2 days ago

Infant - Preschool Teachers: 2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred Pre-Kindergarten Teachers: 4 year degree in early childhood or related field required Kindergarten Teacher: 4...

Substitute Preschool Teacher

  • Nevada, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Nevada, TX
  • 2 days ago

Create daily lesson plans tailored to the needs of preschoolers....

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Teacher, Bilingual Evaluation Type T-TESS Department Assigned Campus Pay Grade Teacher Salary Schedule FLSA Exempt Date Revised April 2024 Supervisor Principal BASIC...

CKC: SpEd Early Childhood Teacher, #1704

  • Crosby, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Crosby, TX
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: SpEd Early Childhood Teacher Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: Principal/SpEd Director Pay Grade: THS ($64,650 - $73,685) Dept./School: Crosby Kindergarten Center Date Revised:...

Early Head Start Teacher in Training

  • Granbury, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Granbury, TX
  • 2 days ago

Development or Early Childhood Education AND 1 year of experience in early childhood education or with infants and toddlers in and educational setting, OR If current Upbring employee: Preschool CDA...

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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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