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Pre-K Teacher Positions

Community Action Opportunities
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026 CLOSED ON 8/12/2026

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NC Pre-K Teacher Positions: Lead Teacher, Teacher Assistant, or Substitute

Apply Today: Full Time and Part Time Positions Available

Seeking excellent early childhood educators who:

  • Value family and child relationships
  • Love working with children and teams of supportive colleagues
  • Understand Head Start, NC PreK, and child care laws
  • Develop and Implement lesson plans and daily classroom schedules
  • Supporting developmental domains for children's learning and social-emotional growth
  • Supervising all children and maintain safety procedures
  • Implementing instructional and assessment practices
  • Maintaining positive open two-way communication with families

Requirements:

  • Lead Teacher: Minimum of two years early childhood education experience AND graduation from a regional or accredited two or four-year college or university with a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
  • Teacher Assistant/Substitutes: High School Diploma or GED, NC Driver License & able to earn & maintain a DOT-issued CDL
  • Pass a physical exam, TB Test, drug screen and a pre-employment and criminal background check
  • Maintain a Criminal Background Check Qualification letter from NC DCDEE
  • Complete Early Childhood Education & Development training
  • Minimum of one year of early childhood education experience or equivalent
  • Bi-Lingual in Spanish is a plus

Full-Time Benefits Include: Paid Holiday, Sick and Vacation days, AND Employer-Paid: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and 401(k) matching up to 6%

Apply easily through really or send resume with cover letter and work references to: Admin at CommunityActionOpportunities dot org

Open until filled EOE & DFWP

CAO offers a strong career ladder for teaching staff that includes an Education Benefit paying up to 100% for tuition and books towards AA and BK degrees in Early Education, in addition to preservice and in-service professional development opportunities.

CAO Head Start Teacher Education Salary Ranges: Compensation is dependent on qualifications & experience

Teacher IV - Has current Birth to Kindergarten Continuing Professional License from NC DPI or equivalent - Starting at $28.06

Teacher III - Has current Birth to Kindergarten Initial Professional License from NC DPI or equivalent - Starting at $24.97

Teacher II - Has a Birth to Kindergarten Bachelor’s degree or equivalent - Starting at $23.56

Teacher I -Has an Early Childhood Education Associate’s degree or equivalent - Starting at $17.60

Teacher Assistant and/or Substitute - Has a High School Diploma or GED - Starting at $15.84

Subject: Head Start/NC Pre-K Teacher

Pay: $15.84 - $28.06 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Asheville, NC (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Asheville, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $28

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