Pre-K Classroom Teacher

Pre-K Classroom Teacher

Liberal USD 480 Bright Start Learning Early Center - Liberal, Kansas

Job : 1199242

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Rural Opportunity Zone

Reports To:

Building Principal

Up to $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor’s of Education degree with an emphasis in early childhood education and a current Kansas teaching certificate.

ESOL endorsement preferred.

• Comply with all confidentiality regulations as required.
• Participate in yearly evaluation of program.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff.
• Attend staff meetings, staff development trainings, and other meetings/seminars/conferences, as requested.
• Maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of this position.
• Report any suspected child abuse and/or neglect to the appropriate staff person.
• Seek continual improvement in the processes required to perform this position.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that include all areas of learning: physical (large and small motor), emotional, social, and cognitive.
• Coordinate class field trips that are in relation to the curriculum.
• Interact appropriately with the children throughout the day.
• Provide a positive model for children to follow.
• Maintain teacher/student ratios at all times.
• Stay informed of current early childhood education issues.
• Other duties as requested.

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board policy on evaluation of (administrators, professional staff, classified employees).

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $51,788 to $85,927 Per Year

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Mary Foster, Director of Human Resources
• USD #480 District Office
• Phone:
• Email: