Pre-School Lead Teacher

Pre-School Lead Teacher

Deadline: July 24, 2026

District/Organization: Kingston Community Schools

Position/Type: Teacher, full time

Salary: Per Kingston Education Association Agreement

Position Details

Example of Duties/Skills:

• Create daily plans and activities using High Scope Curriculum
• Supervise children and participate with children in activities
• Maintain program site, equipment, and documentation
• Communicate with parents and other caregivers on an ongoing basis

Required Qualifications:

• Must clear all state and federal background checks and fingerprinting standards for working with children
• Must maintain current certification in infant and adult CPR/First Aid and pass a TB test
• Must meet one of the following:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or a child-related field
• Associate's degree or higher in early childhood education or child development
• Montessori credential with 480 hours of experience
• Valid child development associate credential (CDA) with 480 hours of experience
• High school diploma/GED with 12 semester hours and/or 18 CEUs to equal 180 clock hours of coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a Child-Related Field with 1920 hours of experience.
• High school diploma/GED with 6 semester hours and/or 9 CEUs to equal 90 clock hours of coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a Child-Related Field with 3840 hours of experience.

Physical Aspects of Position:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work at physical level with preschooler
• Climb steps and playground equipment as needed.
• Walk long distances in community-based instruction.
• Lift and position physically involved children.
• Change diapers or assist any children in toileting and other self care skills.
• Assist with maintenance/custodial care of the classroom, as needed.
• Use universal precautions at all times for personal health and safety.

Start Date: August 18th 2026

Wages: As per Contract

Submit: Letter of Application

Resume

Three Letters of Recommendation

References

(Packet must be complete to be invited to interview)

Deadline: July 24, or until filled

Apply Electronically to:

Jeffrey J. Yorke, Superintendent

Kingston Community Schools

jyorke@kingstonk12.org

Please put "Pre-School Lead Teacher Posting" in the subject line.

E-mail: jyorke@kingstonk12.org

Website: Link

Attachments: Pre-School-Lead-Teacher-Posting-June-30-2026.docx.pdf

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