Preschool Teacher Jobs in Mississippi

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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Pre-School Teacher

  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 1 day ago

Assist the Director with the activities of day care center facility to provide instruction and care for children: May prepares and submits facility budget to owner for approval. Authorizes...

Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten

  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago

TEACHER, PRE-KINDERGARTEN Qualifications Certificate, license, or other legal credential required Degree(s) required in area of major study Kind and amount of prior job experience required Such...

Teacher, Pre-K Exceptional Ed.

  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Certificate, license, or other legal credential required Degree(s) required in area of major study Kind and amount of prior job experience required Such alternatives to the above...

Teacher, Pre-K Sy2526

  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 10 days ago

TEACHER, PRE-K SY2526 Jackson Public Schools MS McWillie Elementary School - Jackson, Mississippi This job is also posted in Jackson Public Schools MS Job Details Job ID:5088143 Application...

25-26 Special Ed Teacher Homebound

  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 15 days ago
  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 15 days ago

JOB GOAL: To teach students in a manner that they can apply the knowledge and skill required for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and Common Core...

Preschool Teacher Floater

  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 21 days ago
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 21 days ago

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 years old...

Pre-K Teacher (25-26 SY)

  • Brandon, MS
  • 29 days ago
  • Brandon, MS
  • 29 days ago

Position Type: Teacher - Elementary/ Preschool Teacher Special Education Date Posted: 3/20/2025 Location: Rouse Elementary School Date Available: 07/01/2025    Job title: Teacher Pre-Kindergarten...

Early Head Start Teacher

  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 26 days ago
  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 26 days ago

Education and Experience: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Technology, or Elementary Education with at least 18 hours in early childhood required....

Head Start Teacher

  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 26 days ago
  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 26 days ago

Education and Experience: Bachelors degree of Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Elementary Education with an emphasis having at least 18 hours in early childhood....

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

  • Jackson, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 30+ days ago

S. degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related degree. FBI Letter of Suitability for Employment. Educator License (preferred; not required)....

Pre-K Teacher Speech Path (25-26 SY)

  • Brandon, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brandon, MS
  • 60+ days ago

Position Type: Teacher - Elementary/ Teacher Speech Pathologist Special Education Elementary Date Posted: 2/5/2025 Location: District Office - Special Education Date Available: 07/01/2025...

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Mississippi

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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi
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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