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Lead NC Pre-K Teacher

129 Knobb Hill Road, Mooresville, NC 28117

Who Are We at J-Bear CDC?

Our 4-star rated Child Development Center offers loving care for your infants and toddlers. With skill building exercises and age-specific activities focusing on motor skills development, your child receives a solid foundation for preschool. Our top-rated Preschool, After School and Summer School Age programs prepare your child for academic success. We offer lessons focused on mathematics, science, and the arts for a well-rounded learning experience. We use Letterland to prepare our rising 4- and 5-year-olds for kindergarten.

 

NC PRE-K LEAD TEACHER

J-Bear Child Development Center – Mooresville, NC

129 Knob Hill Road, Mooresville, NC 28117

Shape Young Minds. Inspire Lifelong Learning.

At J-Bear Child Development Center, we believe every child deserves an exceptional start. Our NC Pre-K classrooms provide children with meaningful learning experiences that prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. We're looking for a passionate educator who is committed to creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences while building strong relationships with children and families.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career in early childhood education, we'd love to meet you.

WHO WE ARE

J-Bear Child Development Center is part of a growing network of early childhood education schools committed to creating safe, engaging, and inspiring environments where children thrive.

We believe early childhood education is where everything begins—first friendships, first discoveries, and the foundation for lifelong success. Our classrooms encourage curiosity, confidence, creativity, and a love of learning while preparing children for kindergarten readiness.

WHY JOIN US

Our teachers are the heart of everything we do.

When you join J-Bear Child Development Center, you'll become part of a collaborative, supportive team that values your experience, encourages professional growth, and recognizes the difference you make every day.

You'll have opportunities to grow your career while helping shape the future of children in your community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an NC Pre-K Lead Teacher, you will lead a state-funded NC Pre-K classroom by implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with North Carolina Early Learning Standards.

You'll create an engaging classroom where children build confidence, independence, social-emotional skills, and kindergarten readiness while ensuring compliance with NC Pre-K standards and licensing requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Lead an NC Pre-K classroom using developmentally appropriate instructional practices
  • Create engaging lesson plans aligned with the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development
  • Maintain a safe, nurturing, and organized learning environment
  • Foster children's cognitive, language, physical, emotional, and social development
  • Complete ongoing child assessments and developmental documentation
  • Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication and conferences
  • Ensure classroom compliance with NC Pre-K and North Carolina licensing requirements
  • Collaborate with administrators and fellow teachers to maintain high-quality programming
  • Mentor and support classroom assistants while modeling best teaching practices
  • Participate in required professional development and training

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for educators who are passionate about preparing children for kindergarten success while creating joyful learning experiences every day.

You'll be successful if you:

  • Love working with preschool-aged children
  • Create engaging, inclusive classroom environments
  • Build strong relationships with families and coworkers
  • Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and collaboration
  • Maintain high classroom expectations while encouraging exploration and creativity

Qualifications

Required:

  • Must meet North Carolina NC Pre-K Lead Teacher qualifications
  • North Carolina Birth-Kindergarten (BK) License OR
  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Birth-Kindergarten Education, or another NC Pre-K approved field
  • Must meet NC Division of Child Development and Early Education requirements
  • Previous preschool or Pre-K teaching experience preferred
  • Knowledge of NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills
  • CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
  • Must successfully pass all required background screenings

WHAT YOU'LL GET

  • Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay
  • Discounted Childcare
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Voluntary Insurance Options
  • 401(k)
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Career Growth Opportunities

Join our team and help prepare North Carolina's youngest learners for lifelong success.

 

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