Top 24 Early childhood education Jobs in Core, Wv

Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher – WVU Early Learning Institute
West Virginia University —Morgantown, WV
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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TEACHER, PRESCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS (200 DAYS, FULL-TIME) BROOKHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL**REPOST**
West Virginia Department of Education —Monongalia County, WV
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Public school
- Elementary school
Childcare Teacher Part-Time Waynesburg PA
Pathways of Southwestern Pennsylvania —Waynesburg, PA
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Daycare Teacher
Little Feet Programs —Grafton, WV
- From $11 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Early Childhood Teacher
Amplify Children's Academy —Morgantown, WV
- $13 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Early Childhood Infant and Toddler Educators-Morgantown
Tender Care Learning Center —Morgantown, WV
- $18.50 - $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Children
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Infant Toddler Teacher Morrisville
Blueprints —Waynesburg, PA
- $20.12 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Associate's degree
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Teacher
Sunbeam Early Learning Center —Fairmont, WV
- $13 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Children
- Computer skills
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Pre-K ECCAT
Mannington Early Learning Center —Mannington, WV
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Flexible schedule
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North Marion Lead Teacher Early Head Start
Marion County Head Start —Fairmont, WV
- $19.10 - $20.03 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Edgemont Head Start Preschool Teacher
Marion County Head Start —Fairmont, WV
- $16.24 - $20.03 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Head Start Community Collaborative Classroom Teacher
North Central WV Community Action Association Head Start —Arthurdale, WV
- $19.10 - $21.82 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Lead Educator
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh —South Hills, WV
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Continuing education credits
Preschool Teacher
Pleasant Day Schools —Morgantown, WV
- $12 - $14 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Preschool
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Marion County Teacher
Marion County Head Start —Fairmont, WV
- $16.24 - $20.03 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Infant Toddler Teacher Dry Tavern
Blueprints —Rices Landing, PA
- $20.12 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Associate's degree
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Toddler Teacher
Morgantown Child Care —Morgantown, WV
- From $12 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
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Assistant Educator
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh —South Hills, WV
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
Lead Two Year Old Teacher
Storybook Daycare —Star City, WV
- From $12 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Education
- Cleaning
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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Marion County Assistant Teacher
Marion County Head Start —Fairmont, WV
- $11.52 - $12.92 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Current TB test
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply

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Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher – WVU Early Learning Institute

West Virginia University -
Morgantown, WV

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Job Details

Full-time
13 days ago

Benefits

401(a)
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Food Handler Certification

Full Job Description

West Virginia University’s Early Learning Institute (formerly the WVU Nursery School) invites applications for the Lead Teacher role in its Pre-Kindergarten (PreK) classroom, beginning in August 2026.

About the Opportunity

Located in Krepps Park in Morgantown, the WVU Early Learning Institute is affiliated with WVU’s School of Education and Counseling and provides early childhood learning experiences for 3- and 4-year-olds while also serving as an experiential learning site for future educators and students in other related fields at WVU. The WVU Early Learning Institute is transitioning to a full-day programming model starting in August 2026, with a 3-year-old class of 10 students and a 4-year-old/PreK class of 20 students. The PreK classroom serves as a collaborative PreK site with Monongalia County Schools.

The PreK Lead Teacher will provide instructional leadership, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate early education practices and ensuring a safe and effective learning environment for all. The PreK Lead Teacher also collaborates and coordinates with the Director and other educators, staff, student workers, and visitors to advance the mission of the Early Learning Institute.

The position is a ten-month staff appointment, beginning August 10, 2026. Opportunities with summer camp programming at the facility may be available based on need and demand.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

37.5-hour work week
Paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
Annual leave (vacation)(employee leave)
Sick days (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
Wellness programs

What You'll Do

We are seeking a qualified and effective educator who will contribute to the mission of the WVU Early Learning Institute by working with staff, children, families, and university faculty and students in a dynamic, caring, and collaborative environment. As the Lead Teacher for the PreK classroom, the successful candidate will:

Serve as the lead teacher for the PreK classroom, creating lesson plans, providing instruction, and ensuring that children are always appropriately supervised.
Coordinate with and support PreK Assistant Teacher/ECCAT.
Model and implement developmentally appropriate (early childhood) teaching and learning practices.
Ensure that equipment and facility is clean, well maintained, and safe at all times.
Design, construct, and implement curriculum units in coordination with and as approved by the Director.
Maintain supplies and materials and requesting supply orders as needed.
Abide by all procedures related to distribution of snacks and meals to children.
Assisting with hygiene of children enrolled.
Maintain child academic, health, and parent information files.
Complete individualized education plan (IEP) team meetings as necessary.
Participate in open house, afterschool, and parent meetings as necessary.
Participate in community and campus outreach activities as needed.
Conduct required state and county educational screenings as needed.
Complete and/or support state and county documentation as needed.
Coordinate with WVU Early Learning Institute Director and WVU faculty to supervise and support WVU student workers on site and WVU students who are on site for practicum or related experiences.
Support the WVU Early Learning Institute Director to ensure compliance with all essential standards and regulations for State Pre-K classrooms. This includes administrative reporting and facilitations of on-site inspections related to WV Department of Health and Human Resource regulations, WV Fire Marshall, County Health Inspector, WVU Environmental Health and Safety, and all regulatory aspects of Policy 2525 (Universal Pre-K) and comply with Monongalia County Early Childhood Administrative personnel directives for environmental check lists, nutrition guides, and curriculum requirements.
Attend faculty meetings when requested by the School, College, or University leadership.
Perform other tasks and duties as needed to ensure smooth functioning of the WVU Early Learning Institute.

Length of Assignment: 10 Months (August - June)

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, education, or related field is required. Master’s degree in education, child development, or related field is preferred
One year experience teaching in a public/collaborative PreK classroom is preferred. Previous experience as a lead teacher in a daycare, preschool, pre-kindergarten, or early elementary classroom is preferred.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for educating young children and ability to apply that knowledge in pre-school settings or within settings that serve children and families.
Supervisory and leadership skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Organization and data-keeping skills.

Requirements

Licenses/Certifications

The candidate should hold a valid WV Professional Teaching Certificate endorsed in Early Education (PreK-K), Preschool Education (PreK-PreK), or Preschool Special Needs (PreK-K), or must be eligible to obtain certification by the start date.

Once hired, the following are required prior to start date:

WV CARES Background Check (WVU Title IX requirement and WVDHHR licensing requirement)
TB test

Once hired, the following are required within the first three (3) months:

STARS Registry – WVDHHR licensing requirement
First Aide Training/CPR/AED and Fire Extinguisher Training (WVDHHR and WVU Environmental Health and Safety)
Food Handler Card (WVDHHR licensing requirement)
Title XI Training in child abuse and neglect and harassment training (WVU requirement)
CCRC – Child Abuse and Neglect Training (WVDHHR requirement)

Once hired into the teaching position, additional trainings and certifications may be necessary as required in relevant licensing and policy regulations.

Physical Demands & Physical Coordination

Ability to lift, carry and/or hold children ranging in size and weight (50 pounds).

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting: Aug 18, 2026

Posting Classification: Non-Classified

Exemption Status: Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full-time

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