EARLY CHILDHOOD - NC PREK TEACHER

Young World Physical Education; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in New Bern, North Carolina is looking for an Early Childhood PreK Teacher to deliver developmentally appropriate activities for preschool students. The role involves maintaining records and collaborating with staff to ensure compliance with program policies.

This full-time position requires a B-K certification or a degree working towards it. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to create individual education plans for children.

Qualifications

• Must have B-K certification or working towards it.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide developmental activities for preschool students.
• Develop activities to meet individual needs.
• Maintain necessary records including evaluations and progress notes.

Skills

B-K certification

Interpersonal relationships

Effective communication

Education

Early Childhood 4-year degree working toward B-K certification

Job description

Early Childhood PreK Teacher

Craven County Schools – J.T. Barbers Elementary, New Bern, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 4202936

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Craven County Schools is seeking an Early Childhood PreK Teacher to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities for preschool students. The role involves maintaining records, collaborating with staff, and ensuring compliance with program policies.

Reporting

Reports to: Early Childhood Coordinator, Principal

Terms of Employment

Terms of Employment: 10 months

Pay Grade: NC State Salary Schedule (commensurate with experience), plus local supplement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Qualifications

• B-K certification
• Early Childhood 4-year degree working toward B-K certification

Nature of the Work

Plan and provide developmental activities to meet individual needs of identified preschool students, maintaining necessary records.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and provide developmental activities in physical, cognitive, communication, social/emotional, and adaptive development.
• Develop and plan activities to meet the individual needs of the children (Individual Education Plans).
• Assist with evaluation and identification of preschool students.
• Manage student behavior in developmentally sound ways within the policy of the program.
• Maintain communication with parents about a child’s development and participate in parent training activities.
• Conduct home visits to improve home/school communications.
• Provide leadership and direction for teamwork with teacher assistants, therapists, and other personnel involved with a child.
• Participate in required in-service activities for PreK staff.
• Maintain necessary records including referral, evaluation information, progress notes, data collection, assessments, IEPs, etc.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining schedule.
• Act as a consultant with teachers and other related professionals.
• Participate in screenings.
• Participate in transition from PreK to school services.
• Perform other duties and accept responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Accept other duties as directed within guidelines of program.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

Special Requirements

• Strong interpersonal relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
• Ability to develop and compile a variety of records and reports.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

By submitting your application you are indicating that you have read the above position description of the job for which you are being recommended. In addition, you are indicating that you are aware of the essential duties of the position and that you can perform the essential functions of the job. You agree to perform each of the duties identified on this job description and understand that failure to perform any of the duties may lead to reprimand up to and including dismissal by the Craven County Schools Board of Education.

In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

Position Type

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lois Jean Stevens
• CENTRAL SERVICES
• Email: [e-mail]