At Syneos Health, we thrive on challenge, and our fast-paced environment keeps you engaged and inspired. When you join our commercial team, you gain the support, resources, and autonomy needed to drive success. With a di…
Education · Louisville, KY
Preschool Teacher jobs in Louisville, KY
Preschool teachers guide young children through play-based learning, early literacy and numeracy, and social development, while keeping classrooms safe and families informed.
15
Open roles today
$13–$25/hr
Typical pay range
$37k
Median, full-time
1
Fresh in this list
No email, no resume, no sign-up. Save any listing below and you start anonymously.
You're signed in. Saving a listing drops it straight into your pipeline.
01
Open preschool teacher roles
10 shown of 15 · sorted by freshness
Schools is seeking a fun, experienced, and professional guitar instructor to teach part-time in Louisville, KY . We are looking for teachers who will instruct IN PERSON! Teachers can set their availability within our ope…
$28 per hour
Do you have merchandising and/or handbag experience and free time each month you would like to turn into supplemental income? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! This is a 1099 contractor role [monthly hours d…
About Us Language Trainers is an international language training company working with freelance teachers of 99+ languages in hundreds of cities worldwide. Founded in 2004, our motto is Any Language, Anytime, Anywhere. We…
Your career starts here! Take advantage of our operations on your campus by kickstarting your future with our passionate teams and dedicated leaders who are ready to get you to where you want to go. As a Student Food Ser…
The Lead Student Worker is responsible for the supervision, training, and management of the food operation. Ensures that appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served. Job Responsibilities • Produce and maintain…
$21 per hour
Spanish Teacher Grades 1-8 About the Waldorf School of Louisville: The Waldorf School of Louisville (WSL) is a fee-based, independent school in Jefferson County, serving children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. Th…
Immaculata Classical Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and joyful 2nd grade homeroom teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The 2nd grade homeroom teacher is responsible for all subjects except for music and art. A will…
About Us Language Trainers is an international language training company working with freelance teachers of 99+ languages in hundreds of cities worldwide. Founded in 2004, our motto is Any Language, Anytime, Anywhere. We…
$34k - $42k
pursue a CDA or college degree at no cost. Experience this and more as a Bright Horizons Teacher . Full-time positions are available with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Responsibilities: Create hands-on activities…
02
What preschool teachers earn in Louisville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $13–$17 | $27k–$35k |
| Mid level | $16–$20 | $33k–$42k |
| Senior | $19–$25 | $39k–$53k |
Adjusted for the Louisville market from national ranges.
03
What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Play-based curriculumChild development knowledgePositive behavior guidanceClassroom routinesDevelopmental observationParent communicationHealth and safety complianceWarmth and patience
04
Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you handle a child having a tantrum during circle time?
Show calm, developmentally informed responses: staying near, naming the feeling, keeping others engaged, and following up rather than punishing.
What does a good day in your classroom look like?
Walk through the rhythm: arrival, free play, small groups, outdoor time, rest. Emphasize predictable routines with room for children's interests.
How do you support early literacy and math without worksheets?
Give playful examples: read-alouds, rhyming games, counting during snack, pattern blocks. Show you embed learning in play deliberately.
How do you communicate with parents, especially about concerns?
Describe daily positive touchpoints so hard conversations have a foundation, and sharing specific observations rather than labels.
What would you do if you suspected a child was being neglected or abused?
Know your mandated reporter duty: document observations and report through the required channel promptly. This is a non-negotiable answer.
How do you handle biting or hitting between children?
Show a standard approach: attend to the hurt child first, teach the alternative behavior, watch for patterns and triggers, and inform both families per policy.
05
Resume tips that move the needle
For preschool teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
01
List your CDA credential, early childhood education degree or units, and current CPR and first aid certification.
02
Name the curricula and frameworks you have taught, such as Creative Curriculum, HighScope, Montessori, or Reggio-inspired.
03
Include state licensing requirements you already meet, like background clearance and required training hours, to speed hiring.
04
Note the age groups you have led and your group sizes and ratios, since directors staff to strict ratio rules.
05
Mention assessment and communication tools you use, such as Teaching Strategies GOLD or Brightwheel.
06
Where this role goes
Typical progression
01
Assistant Teacher
02
Preschool Teacher
03
Lead Teacher
04
Assistant Director
05
Center Director
Ten quiet minutes a day
Applying for preschool teacher jobs in Louisville?
Robbi carries this page into your first day: your role, your city, your shift preference. Then it hands you a few small things each morning and keeps the pipeline honest.
Save what looks right here, then let Robbi hand you a few small things each morning and keep the follow-ups honest.
Start with this search
No email, no resume, no sign-up.
Open your tracker
Everything you saved is already there.