Preschool Teacher Jobs in Virginia

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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Toddler Teacher Fellow

  • McLean, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 19 days ago

BASIS Independent Schools, a subsidiary of Spring Education Group, is a national network of PreK-12 private, secular schools that educate students to the highest international levels. Our ten...

Preschool Assistant Teacher

  • Clifton, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Clifton, VA
  • 90+ days ago

A minimum of one of the following: High School Diploma or GED AND at least 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services...

Preschool Teacher

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 1 day ago

Preschool Teacher (Crozet) compensation: 18-20.00 per hour employment type: job title: Preschool Teacher Preschool teacher needed for the fall of 2025 school year starting in mid August....

2025-2026 Pre-School Teacher Pool

  • Bowling Green, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bowling Green, VA
  • 1 day ago

2025-2026 Pre-School Teacher Pool JobID: 1959 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Pre-School Teacher Date Posted: 3/5/2025 Location: All Elementary Schools Description: This posting is for...

Assistant Preschool Teacher

  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago

Competitive benefits and premium compensation As an Assistant Preschool Teacher, you will: Partner with other preschool teachers to implement our proprietary curriculum and have the unique opportunity...

Early Childhood Teacher

  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • 2 days ago

What You Bring: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. (Bachelor’s preferred.)...

Afternoon Preschool Teacher

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 2 days ago

About the school Since 1910, St. Annes-Belfield School has been committed to nurturing the whole student: body, heart, mind, and soul. As the largest independent school in the college town of...

SY 25-26 Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 days ago

Prepare lessons that reflect an understanding of early childhood education and accommodate for differences in student learning styles as well as create a balanced program of instruction, demonstration...

Lead Toddler Teacher- Paid Week of Christmas, Bonus Opportunities!

  • Ashland, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ashland, VA
  • 2 days ago

Benefits: 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Build a brighter future for all children. Teaching...

Preschool Teacher

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 2 days ago

Infant -Early Preschool: 6 months of experience in the relative age group Preschool Teachers: 2 year degree in early childhood or related field preferred Pre-Kindergarten Teachers: 4 year degree in...

Preschool Teacher 2025-2026

  • Nathalie, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Nathalie, VA
  • 3 days ago

Position Description POSITION TITLE: Teacher FLSA: Exempt QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold or be eligible for Virginia teacher license with dual endorsement in Early/Primary Education PreK-3 (will...

2025-2026 Vacancy Itinerant Preschool Teacher (Part-Time) Stuarts Draft Elementary/Community-Based Requirements: Early Childhood Special Education or related degree....

School Overview: Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is an independent coeducational, college preparatory day school serving grades Pre-Kindergarten (including 2 year olds) through 12. The school has a...

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

  • Lawrenceville, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, VA
  • 4 days ago

POSITION TITLE: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (Totaro Elementary 2025-2026) CONTRACT YEAR: 10 – CONTRACT SALARY: TEACHER SCALE COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE (Based on FY 2025-26 Salary Scale) LOCATION:...

Special Education Teacher - Early Childhood

  • Lawrenceville, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Lawrenceville, VA
  • 4 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - EARLY CHILDHOOD CONTRACT YEAR: 10 – MONTH TEACHER CONTRACT SALARY: TEACHER SCALE COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE (Based on FY 2025-26...

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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