Preschool Teacher Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Special Education Teacher, Early Childhood (SY25-26)

  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 17 hours ago

ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in Washington DCs vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build...

Head Start Disaster Recovery Early Childhood Specialist - Region II

  • Washington, DC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 18 hours ago

Basic Qualifications: The Early Childhood Specialist shall have: A minimum of a BA or BS Degree in Early Childhood Education/Development from an accredited university or college....

Head Start Early Childhood Specialist Region XI - Remote

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Basic Qualifications A minimum of a BA or BS Degree in Early Childhood Education/Development from an accredited university or college....

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (25-26)

  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago

Requirements and Qualifications: A B.A. in early childhood education or elementary education is required A masters degree is preferred Three years or more of teaching experience at the elementary school...

Teacher - Child Development Center, On-Site

  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 days ago

Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, with a major in early childhood education, early childhood development, child and family studies, or a closely related field...

ECE Lead Teacher (PreK - Kinder) 25-26 SY

  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 20 days ago

Bridges is seeking a Early Childhood Lead Teacher for an early childhood classroom. $1000.00 dollar sign on bonus for new hires!!! Who We Are. Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational...

Toddler Teacher

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Benefits: Employee discounts Paid time off Training & development Build a brighter future for all children. Teaching is more than a job. It's an opportunity to foster curiosity, creativity and...

Preschool Teacher

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

As a Preschool Teacher at APrimrose School at The Parks DC, you'll create a fun, safe environment with a daily schedule designed to develop children's confidence and independence....

Early Childhood Teacher

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

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

Early Childhood Teacher (Immediate)

  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 45+ days ago

24-25 Early Childhood Teacher (Immediate) About KIPP DC: By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system...

Early Childhood Teacher (Prek3 - Prek4)

  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago

Childhood Education Content Knowledge Familiarity with the Science of Play FPCSs policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race...

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in District of Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireElementaryTeachers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Preschool Teacher positions.



Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
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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