Title: Teacher Purpose of Position: To provide an engaging, enriching and high quality educational experience for students Employment Status: Full-time Reporting Reports to: Principal Location: Assigned campus Essential…
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Preschool Teacher jobs in New Orleans, LA
Preschool teachers guide young children through play-based learning, early literacy and numeracy, and social development, while keeping classrooms safe and families informed.
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$13–$26/hr
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$39k
Median, full-time
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Bricolage Academy is searching for a Makerspace Teacher. Bricolage is a New Orleans charter school that started in 2013 with a Kindergarten and has been growing one year, and one grade, at a time ever since. BRICOLAGE AC…
FirstLine Schools: LEAD TEACHER Reports to: School Principal/Assistant Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time Position Summary: At FirstLine Schools, we know that it is the effectiveness of our teachers t…
Job Description At KIPP New Orleans, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools. Especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy. Love. Their determination. On the good days, and the hard ones.…
Crescent City Schools is seeking a full-time (10-month) Special Education Teacher experienced in working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other related disabilities to provide an individualized, supp…
FirstLine Schools: SELF-CONTAINED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (DISCOVERY PLUS PROGRAM) Reports to: School Director / Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time FirstLine’s Vision Of Teaching Excellence: We deve…
Our ELL Teachers impact students’ lives by: Delivering instruction that advances English Language Learners Lesson planning for small groups of English Language Learners of varying ages Communicating with parents/guardian…
****@*****.*** Description Department: St. Patrick Preschool Reports to: Preschool Director Principal Duties and... ...BASIC FUNCTION: Delegated by Preschool Director to be a teacher’ s assistant for Preschool programs,…
here's the catch: we don't just hire anyone. We only hire the best. We are looking for experienced French and Spanish tutors and teachers. Are you an energetic , enthusiastic , and driven educator who wants to make a rea…
Bricolage Academy is searching for elementary school associate teachers. At Bricolage, elementary school associate teachers initially support lead teachers in the classroom before gradually taking ownership of various as…
Sylvan Learning Center Making sure learning clicks for each child isn’t always easy, but it’s exactly what we love. If you share our passion for making learning personal and inspiring kids to thrive, we want to hear from…
individual with a unique developmental profile and learns across a variety of developmental areas. We are looking for qualified teachers and coaches to join our team who are ready to Love. Learn. Lead. Come work where yo…
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What preschool teachers earn in New Orleans
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $13–$17 | $28k–$36k |
| Mid level | $16–$21 | $34k–$43k |
| Senior | $19–$26 | $40k–$55k |
Adjusted for the New Orleans market from national ranges.
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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
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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.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For preschool teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your CDA credential, early childhood education degree or units, and current CPR and first aid certification.
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Name the curricula and frameworks you have taught, such as Creative Curriculum, HighScope, Montessori, or Reggio-inspired.
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Include state licensing requirements you already meet, like background clearance and required training hours, to speed hiring.
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Note the age groups you have led and your group sizes and ratios, since directors staff to strict ratio rules.
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Mention assessment and communication tools you use, such as Teaching Strategies GOLD or Brightwheel.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Lead Teacher
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Assistant Director
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