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The Nest Schools

Early Childhood Educator

Weatogue, CT

$16.50 - $21/hr

We are seeking caring, dedicated early childhood educators who understand the important role they play in a child's development. The Nest is not your average preschool center. We are a community of ...

The Nest Schools

Early Childhood Educator

Vandalia, OH · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

We are seeking caring, dedicated early childhood educators who understand the important role they play in a child's development. The Nest is not your average preschool center. We are a community of ...

The Nest Schools

Early Childhood Educator

Dublin, OH

$14.25 - $19/hr

We are seeking caring, dedicated early childhood educators who understand the important role they play in a child's development. The Nest is not your average preschool center. We are a community of ...

The Nest Schools

Early Childhood Educator

Loveland, OH · On-site

$14 - $19/hr

We are seeking caring, dedicated early childhood educators who understand the important role they play in a child's development. The Nest is not your average preschool center. We are a community of ...

The Nest Schools

Early Childhood Educator

Weatogue, CT · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

We are seeking caring, dedicated early childhood educators who understand the important role they play in a child's development. The Nest is not your average preschool center. We are a community of ...

The Nest Schools

Early Childhood Educator

Independence, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

We are seeking caring, dedicated early childhood educators who understand the important role they play in a child's development. The Nest is not your average preschool center. We are a community of ...

The Nest Schools

Early Childhood Educator

Canton, GA · On-site

$12 - $19/hr

We are seeking caring, dedicated early childhood educators who understand the important role they play in a child's development. The Nest is not your average preschool center. We are a community of ...

The Nest Schools

Early Childhood Educator

Powell, OH

$15 - $19/hr

We are seeking caring, dedicated early childhood educators who understand the important role they play in a child's development. The Nest is not your average preschool center. We are a community of ...

The Nest Schools

Early Childhood Educator

Canton, GA

$12 - $19/hr

We are seeking caring, dedicated early childhood educators who understand the important role they play in a child's development. The Nest is not your average preschool center. We are a community of ...

The Nest Schools

Early Childhood Educator

Dublin, OH · On-site

$14/hr

We are seeking caring, dedicated early childhood educators who understand the important role they play in a child's development. The Nest is not your average preschool center. We are a community of ...

The Nest Schools

Early Childhood Educator

Canton, GA

$12 - $19/hr

We are seeking caring, dedicated early childhood educators who understand the important role they play in a child's development. The Nest is not your average preschool center. We are a community of ...

The Nest Schools

Early Childhood Educator

Vandalia, OH

$15 - $19/hr

We are seeking caring, dedicated early childhood educators who understand the important role they play in a child's development. The Nest is not your average preschool center. We are a community of ...

The Nest Schools

Early Childhood Educator

Loveland, OH · On-site

$14 - $19/hr

We are seeking caring, dedicated early childhood educators who understand the important role they play in a child's development. The Nest is not your average preschool center. We are a community of ...

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How much do early childhood educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for early childhood educator in the United States is $17.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What collaborative opportunities are available for early childhood educators within a childcare center or preschool?

Early Childhood Educators often work closely with fellow teachers, teaching assistants, and specialists such as speech therapists or special education staff to create a supportive learning environment. Regular team meetings are common, allowing educators to share insights, coordinate lesson plans, and discuss strategies for addressing individual children's needs. Collaboration with families is also encouraged through parent-teacher conferences and daily communication, fostering a holistic approach to child development. These collaborative efforts not only enhance educational outcomes but also provide valuable professional support and learning opportunities for educators.

What is the difference between Early Childhood Educator vs Preschool Teacher?

AspectEarly Childhood EducatorPreschool Teacher
CredentialsTypically requires a diploma or certificate in early childhood educationUsually requires a bachelor's degree in education or a related field
Work EnvironmentWorks in daycare centers, preschools, and community programsPrimarily employed in preschool classrooms within schools or private centers
Job FocusHolistic development, including social, emotional, and cognitive skillsFocuses on preparing children for kindergarten through structured lessons

While both roles involve working with young children, Early Childhood Educators typically have a broader focus on overall development and may hold different certifications. Preschool Teachers often have a higher level of formal education and work within school settings to prepare children for elementary education.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an early childhood educator?

To thrive as an Early Childhood Educator, you need a solid understanding of child development, educational theory, and typically a degree or certification in early childhood education. Familiarity with curriculum planning tools, assessment software, and classroom management systems is often required. Strong communication, patience, creativity, and empathy are vital soft skills for connecting with young children and their families. These skills and qualifications are crucial for fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment that promotes healthy growth and development.

What does an early childhood educator do?

The job duties of an early childhood educator involve working to educate children between the ages of two and five in a school, daycare, or community program. In this career, your responsibilities include working to teach development skills that help prepare the students for elementary school. In addition to helping them learn academic skills, you may teach social, motor, and behavioral skills. You also create a lesson plan and syllabus and evaluate student development during the school year.

What is an early childhood educator?

Early Childhood Educators are professionals who work with young children, typically from birth to around eight years old, to support their learning, development, and well-being. They create safe and nurturing environments, plan and implement educational activities, and work closely with families to foster each child's growth. These educators play a vital role in laying the foundation for lifelong learning and success by promoting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
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Infographic showing various Early Childhood Educator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,153 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Early Childhood Educator

Brynmor Early Education & Preschool

Washington, DC • On-site

$40K - $58K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

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Position Description

Educator: Infant, Toddler or Preschool Classrooms

About Brynmor (find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X @brynmorearlyed)

Established in 2022 with a vision that high quality early childhood education is within reach for every child, family and community, our mission is to ensure that: each child reaches their full potential; parents are free to do their best work with peace of mind because their children are safe, loved and thriving; and early childhood educators are respected and valued for the critical role they are playing in the development and learning of young children.

We are a privately owned business established with the belief that private companies have a responsibility to be a force for good. We believe that the growth of our company must be in partnership with the children and families we serve, the early childhood educators and staff we employ, and the companies and public agencies with whom we partner. Here’s more on our values and beliefs and how our existence is dedicated to the experiences children, families and our team have in our programs each and every day.


Job Location: Diplotots, Washington, DC

Reports to: Early Childhood Educator Team Lead

Salary range: $44,000-$58,000 (Top of scale for candidates with a Master’s degree or full teacher certification.)

Schedule: Full-time, Four, 10-hour days

About the Position

Early Childhood Educators will provide care in our Infant, Toddler and Preschool pods. The candidates will provide Brynmor with an innovative advantage by identifying and implementing promising new ways of delivering exceptional care and experiences to our children, their families and our team. These are roles that require thought leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset, exceptional operational and people skills, and a demonstrated commitment to high quality early care and education.

Our Early Childhood Educators will be responsible for the daily health, safety, well-being, development and learning of young children in their care. They will have independence and work as a collaborative team to ensure the experiences young children are having at Brynmor optimize their health, development and learning.

These individuals will see themselves as proactive partners with families—actively communicating about child experiences, their observations and listening and learning from families about their aspirations and concerns for their children.

These individuals are eager to contribute to the daily culture to ensure we are living into our commitment to children and families including strong adherence to all policies and practices designed to ensure the health, safety, development and learning of each, and every child in our care.

The candidates are transparent and collaborative partners willing to innovate and experiment to support the evolving practice of high-quality early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate Brynmor’s vision, mission, values and beliefs that center children, families and educators as the core components to high quality early childhood education.
  • Ensure the safety, care, well-being and learning of children at all times and compliance with all local, state and federal laws, standards and regulations.
  • Ensure that high quality, inviting, well-resourced environments and materials are maintained and accessible both in each classroom and outdoors.
  • Exemplify the highest level of business and personal integrity, be mission driven and have a team orientation at all times.
  • Competently utilize HighScope Curriculum and COR Advantage to drive decisions about daily lesson planning, activities and child experiences.
  • Establish and maintain strong, proactive relationships and communications with families.
  • Partner with educator teammates to ensure the entire experience for children and families and the Brynmor team is one of mutual respect, shared responsibility and a common vision.

Critical Competencies for Success

  • Role model for Integrity and Honesty: Has the highest standards of integrity and honesty. Will be an ambassador for Brynmor and have a direct impact on Brynmor’s brand.
  • Demonstrates strong service orientation: Adept at working with children, families, team members and other stakeholders from many racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to make a positive impact, build futures and do good. Recognize contributions and celebrate what is unique about each of us.
  • Innovation and Expertise: Proactively communicates challenges and opportunities to the Educator Team Lead and the team while implementing solutions to overcome the constraints.
  • Care and Collaboration - Demonstrates a highly collaborative style grounded in a service mindset by balancing between an entrepreneurial spirit and the day-to-day needs of the program, i.e., both the ability to operate comfortably in a start-up environment and the requisite ability to deal with ambiguity.
  • Drives results: Strong bias for nurturing creativity, curiosity and learning to deliver results that are aligned with our vision and values. Sense of urgency, goal orientation and focus; ability to solve problems in a way that consistently meets or exceeds established goals; sets new and stretch goals even under adverse circumstances; motivated by creating better ways of doing things, so that higher levels of performance are possible.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum high school diploma with Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or closely related field.
  • Preferred experience in working in a NAEYC Accredited early education program.
  • Preferred experience in HighScope curriculum.
  • Familiarity with COR Advantage Assessment and Brightwheel childcare management is welcomed.
  • Familiarity with Reggio Emilia approaches and practices is welcomed.
  • Fluency in multiple languages is welcomed.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds, sit on floor, kneel, bend, and carry young children.


Compensation:

Brynmor offers competitive compensation and strong benefits including:

  • Compensation range: $44,000 to $58,000
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  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Parental and Family Leave
  • Flexible spending account
  • Group health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(K) with a matching plan
  • Tuition reimbursement for coursework leading to a degree or credential in early childhood education.
  • Childcare tuition discount
  • NAEYC Membership
  • Annual professional development

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Brynmor Early Education & Preschool is a Certified Women Owned Business and a Certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Business.

All educator positions at Brynmor align to the Early Childhood Educator I, II and III in the Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and the construct of the Unifying Framework for the Early Childhood Education Profession.