Help Young Learners Grow, Explore, and Succeed!
Families & Communities Rising, Inc. (FCR) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our Head Start/NC Pre-K team. This position requires a current North Carolina Birth–Kindergarten (BK) license. At FCR, we believe every child deserves a strong start. Our Preschool Teachers create nurturing, engaging classrooms where children develop the academic, social, emotional, and problem-solving skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
If you are a licensed educator who enjoys creating meaningful learning experiences, partnering with families, and helping young children reach their full potential, we would love to meet you!
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
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Promote children’s literacy, language, math, physical, social, and emotional development.
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Create and maintain a safe, healthy, welcoming, and organized classroom.
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Collaborate with the assistant teacher and other classroom staff.
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Develop lesson plans and prepare classroom learning centers and materials.
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Use Creative Curriculum GOLD to assess and document children’s developmental progress.
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Maintain accurate attendance, meal, assessment, and classroom records.
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Build positive relationships with children and their families.
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Conduct required home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
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Communicate regularly with families regarding their child’s progress.
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Maintain active supervision of children in the classroom, on the playground, and during program activities.
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Participate in staff meetings, professional development, training, and program events.
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Follow Head Start Performance Standards, North Carolina childcare requirements, and FCR policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
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Current North Carolina Birth–Kindergarten (BK) license required.
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At least one year of experience teaching preschool-aged children in a high-quality early childhood program.
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Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and pre-employment requirements.
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Ability to meet the physical demands of an active early childhood classroom, including lifting up to approximately 40 pounds.
- At least two years of experience working with preschool-aged children in a licensed early childhood program.
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Previous Head Start or North Carolina Pre-K experience.
- Benefits available from Day 1
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Paid time off and sick leave
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401(k) retirement plan
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Professional development and growth opportunities
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Supportive, team-centered work environment
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The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families
Ready to help children build a strong foundation for lifelong success? Apply today and grow with FCR!
Families & Communities Rising, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
