Preschool Teacher​/Orange County

• Location 125 Lawndale Ave,Hillsborough, NC, 27278,United States
• Base Pay $18.54 - $30.00 / Hour

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.
• Promote children’s literacy, language, math, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Create and maintain a safe, healthy, welcoming, and organized classroom.
• Collaborate with the assistant teacher and other classroom staff.
• Develop lesson plans and prepare classroom learning centers and materials.
• Use Creative Curriculum GOLD to assess and document children’s developmental progress.
• Maintain accurate attendance, meal, assessment, and classroom records.
• Build positive relationships with children and their families.
• Conduct required home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding their child’s progress.
• Maintain active supervision of children in the classroom, on the playground, and during program activities.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, training, and program events.
• 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.
• At least one year of experience teaching preschool-aged children in a high-quality early childhood program.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and pre-employment requirements.
• 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.
• Previous Head Start or North Carolina Pre-K experience.

• Benefits available from Day 1
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Supportive, team-centered work environment
• 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.