2026

Lenoir County Public Schools•Kinston, NC

About The Position

To plan, organize, and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their cognitive, physical, and social/emotional development. Reports to Principal and Preschool Coordinator.

Requirements

Must hold or be eligible to hold a North Carolina Professional Educators license in Birth to Kindergarten Education (0-K).
North Carolina Birth-Kindergarten Teaching License (or License with Pre-K Add-on) or a degree in Early Childhood Education or related area that will qualify for licensure as a Teacher by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Minimum of two years teaching experience in a recognized early childhood environment or licensed child care facility
Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move approximately 40lbs.
Frequent stooping, bending, and kneeling are required.
Requires the ability to move quickly in a fast paced environment.
Compassionate about serving children using best practice techniques
Possess strong communication skills to build interpersonal relationships with students, staff and parents
Maintain student confidentiality
Experience using technology
Maintain an acceptable attendance record and be punctual

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Creative Curriculum and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale preferred

Responsibilities

Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, cognitive, and social development
Provide a developmentally-appropriate learning environment where children are free to explore, manipulate, and create
Arrange and maintain a safe indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play
Plan, create, and implement developmentally-appropriate lesson plans
Maintain staff/child ratio and visual supervision of children at all times
Monitor children’s behaviors and deescalate inappropriate behaviors using redirection and other developmentally- appropriate techniques; employs strategies to protect students from injury
Implement Individualized Educations Programs for children with identified needs
Comply at all times with applicable NC Child Care Regulations, NC Sanitation Guidelines, NC Fire and Building Codes, and Lenoir County Public Schools Standards
Maintain guidelines set forth by funding source, i.e. NC Pre-K, Three School, etc.
Communicate regularly with parents regarding children’s educational progress
Report all complaints of child abuse, neglect, or improper care to supervisor
Maintain positive communication with co-workers to create a professional atmosphere
Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth
Carry out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as needed
Coordinate and direct the activities of the Teacher Assistant
Perform other related work as required