Preschool Pre-K Teacher

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

Pre-K Teacher – Ages 4–5 | $16–$19.50/hr + Sign-On Bonus

Sakonnet Early Learning Center | Tiverton, RI
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Love Working With Preschoolers? Come Grow With Us!

If you love the energy, curiosity, and big personalities of 4- and 5-year-olds, we’d love to meet you!

For more than 40 years, Sakonnet Early Learning Center has provided children with a safe, nurturing place to learn, play, build confidence, and prepare for their next big step.

We're currently looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Pre-K Teacher to join our team in Tiverton.

Whether you're an experienced early childhood educator or have worked with children in a preschool, childcare center, after-school program, summer camp, recreation program, or similar setting, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Sakonnet?

Pay: $16.00–$19.50/hour
Sign-On Bonus: $500 Full-Time | $250 Part-Time
Schedule: Full-Time & Part-Time opportunities available

You'll also enjoy:

• Weekly pay
• Paid time off and paid holidays for eligible employees
• Discounted childcare
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid training and professional development
• Year-round, stable employment
• Opportunities to grow within the center
• A supportive, team-focused environment

What You'll Do

As a Pre-K Teacher, you'll help our 4- and 5-year-olds learn through hands-on experiences, creativity, exploration, and play.

Your day may include:

• Creating fun, engaging learning activities
• Supporting early literacy, math, science, and STEAM skills
• Helping children build independence and confidence
• Encouraging positive behavior and social-emotional development
• Maintaining a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Building positive relationships with children and families
• Working alongside a supportive early childhood education team

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is patient, dependable, positive, and genuinely enjoys helping young children learn and grow.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working with children preferred
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus — but not required
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
• Ability to meet required background screening requirements

Don't Have Every Qualification Listed?

We still encourage you to apply.

If you have experience working with children and are interested in building a career in early childhood education, we'd love to learn more about you.

Convenient for Candidates Throughout the Area

We're located in Tiverton, Rhode Island , and welcome applicants from Tiverton, Fall River, Portsmouth, Bristol, Warren, Middletown, Newport, New Bedford, and surrounding communities.

Your Next Classroom Could Be Waiting for You.

If you're looking for more than just another job — and want a place where you can build relationships, grow professionally, and make a difference in children's lives every day — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Sakonnet Early Learning Center team!