Early Educators: Hiring Event
About The Position
Our PlayHouse Preschool is looking for autonomous, enthusiastic, and responsible professionals with the ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children ages 1-5. Our approach, “Reggio-Emilia,” is an innovative and unique play-based educational style. Centrally located in Durham, NC, Our PlayHouse Preschool is an engaging, individualized and hands-on accredited educational program for children 12 months to 5 years of age. Having served over 350 families in the past 10 years, we offer low student to teacher ratios, rich indoor and outdoor learning experiences, and child-led education. We are a diverse and caring community of teachers, kids, and parents who love to learn, play, and explore together. We are currently in search of enthusiastic, responsible, and creative educators to work with children from toddlers up to preschool. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s and at least 2 years of experience working in early childhood education with a passion for innovative, play-based teaching styles. Compelling candidates lacking the above requirements but possessing unique experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. We are looking for teachers to join our team for our upcoming school year that begins in August, 2026.
Requirements
- A love for working with children and families
- A willingness to learn about and implement child-focused, or Reggio-inspired perspectives
- View teaching young children as a profession
- View learning as a collaborative process
- Experience working with young children
- Is organized, tech-savvy, punctual, and able to communicate well verbally and in writing.
- Strong classroom management skills
- A belief that children are inherently capable
- Demonstrated ability to follow all safety procedures, including Name‑to‑Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle‑feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices.
- Ability to manage a classroom environment with consistency, structure, and care.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Must meet state licensing requirements for Lead Teachers in a licensed childcare center.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings.
Nice To Haves
- CDA preferred but not required if state requirements are met.
Responsibilities
- Develop curriculum based on the children's own interests
- Engage children in many ways leading with play, but continuing with art, music, reading, writing, and experimentation
- Document and make visible a child's interests using journals, cameras, and other tools
- Involve parents in the learning process by sharing
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on level of education and experience
- On demand pay with UKG Wallet
- 50% childcare tuition discount
- 401(k) with employer match
- Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
- Paid time off that increases with seniority
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision options available
- Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
- Educational and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company-paid life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Paid CDA
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
