Preschool Teacher

Dickinson Public School District 1; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A local school district in the United States is seeking applications for Preschool Teachers starting in Fall 2026. Candidates will manage classroom activities according to educational goals while developing lesson plans and assessing children's progress. A nurturing and effective communication style is essential. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• An associate's degree in early childhood education or child development.
• Proven experience in a preschool or similar setting.
• Ability to maintain current CPR and 1st Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a classroom according to educational philosophy.
• Develop and implement monthly lesson plans.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching activities.
• Communicate with parents regarding children's needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of children's learning.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal communication

Strong oral and written communication

Computer skills

Nurturing attitude

Education

Associate's degree in early childhood education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood or elementary education

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Teaching - Other/ Preschool Teacher

Date Posted: 3/27/2026

Location: Early Childhood Program

Date Available: August 2026

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Summary

Dickinson Public Schools is now accepting applications for Preschool Teachers for the Fall of 2026.

Location: Early Childhood Program - Hagen Building

Final teaching assignments will be decided based on student enrollment.

Summary: A preschool teacher is responsible for the supervision and management of a classroom in accordance with the philosophy, goals and curricular plan of Dickinson Public Schools. A Preschool Teacher is responsible for developing monthly lesson plans, implementing activities on a daily basis including evaluating the effectiveness of activities, supervising paraprofessionals and volunteers, creating and maintaining a classroom culture of health and safety, both physical and emotional, maintaining regular communication with staff, parents and supervisors and contributing to the overall effective operation of the child development program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate with parents about the individual needs of their children, including any special concerns the parents may have.
• Plan daily and weekly schedules of activities and make those plans available to parents.
• Ensure that the program policies are adhered to in the class or group assigned to the teacher.
• Conduct Parent Meetings and Parent Conferences.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of children's learning.
• Simple daily housekeeping duties in each classroom.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment, teaching and modeling good hygiene skills.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings scheduled.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all personal information regarding children, families and staff.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills including ability to work and communicate effectively and collaboratively with a diverse population.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff members, to accept supervision and to help promote a positive environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including clear speech enunciation, and accurate spoken English grammar that can serve as a good model for children who are developing their language skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to present to groups and individuals about the organization's mission.
• Warm nurturing attitude.
• Friendly, inviting, self-motivated, even-tempered and adaptable.
• Solid computer skills and ability to manage and report data accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

An associate's degree in the field of early childhood education or child development;

OR

An associate's degree with at least one year of experience in a preschool or similar setting and one of the following:

• Eight semester hours or twelve quarter hours of department-approved early childhood education or child development;
• One hundred twenty hours of department-approved early childhood training.

OR

• A bachelor's degree in early childhood or elementary education.
• Current certification as a child development associate or similar status.
• Ability to maintain current CPR and 1st Aid certifications.
• Ability to pass Criminal Record Background Clearance with no exemptions.
• Maintaining good physical health with the ability to perform job duties, lift 50 pounds, move quickly, bend, squat, kneel, sit on floor, reach overhead, etc.

Terms of Employment

185 days a year following the Dickinson Public Schools calendar.

Benefits

Eligible for all benefits. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Retirement benefits.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

Dickinson Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.

Please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone] x 2204 if you have further questions.

Postings current as of 3/29/2026 1:50:21 AM CST.

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