Free preschool teacher job description template
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Preschool Teacher
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Preschool Teacher who teaches and cares for young children through play, routines and early learning activities. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Plan and teach activities that build early language, math and social skills
- Watch children's progress and share it with families
- Keep children safe and supervised
- Set up and maintain the classroom
- Follow licensing ratios and safety rules
- Communicate with parents and guardians
- Document daily activities and any incidents
What you need
- Associate's degree in early childhood education [or as your state requires]
- Professional credential [if your state requires]
- Background check and clearances
- CPR and first aid certification
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience with [age group]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Little Acorn Preschool, a 30-child preschool.
Little Acorn Preschool is hiring a Preschool Teacher for our 4-year-old room (Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). You'll plan daily activities, keep children safe and update families. A state background check and CPR certification are required.
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What a preschool teacher does
A preschool teacher teaches and cares for young children through play, routines and early learning activities. Typical duties include:
- Plan and teach activities that build early language, math and social skills
- Watch children's progress and share it with families
- Keep children safe and supervised
- Set up and maintain the classroom
- Follow licensing ratios and safety rules
- Communicate with parents and guardians
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says preschool teachers typically need an associate's degree, and some states require a professional credential. Child care licensing, background checks and staff ratios are set by your state, so check with your licensing agency.
Training: Associate's degree, and a professional credential in some states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Preschool Teachers.
How much does a preschool teacher make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
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Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
What does my state require for preschool staff?
Child care licensing rules, including degree, credential, background check and staff-to-child ratios, are set by your state. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes some states require a professional credential, so ask your licensing agency before you post.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.