Jobs at Family Preschool

Family Preschool is a warm, nurturing, and dynamic cooperative half-day preschool dedicated to children, parents, and teachers learning together. We are committed to offering the best preschool education in Durham. As part of that goal, we hire only the best teachers to be a part of our family. We hire teachers who are experienced, have training in the educational philosophies we embrace, and who are equally committed to our children and their development. Family Preschool is proud to pay our teachers a living wage salary that shows our commitment to and understanding of their important work.  

Applications should include a resume and cover letter. Please send applications and direct any questions to the Family Preschool Director at director@familypreschool.org

Current Opportunities

position: 5 day teacher

Family Preschool is seeking qualified applicants for the position of 5 Day Teacher for the 2025-26 school year, beginning 9/2/2025, with teacher work days beginning Monday, 8/18/2025. The hours on site each day are from 8:30-12:30/1:30 (varies depending on the day). The Teacher must be comfortable planning and leading play-based activities appropriate for children ages 3-5, coordinating with 3 other teachers on a daily basis, communicating with families, and being fully supportive of our family-centered community. Qualified candidates will be able to plan and implement activities to ensure a cohesive environment aligned to Family Preschool’s goals, as well work with families and teachers to support individual and group needs and social/emotional growth.

For more details please see the following job description.

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to Director Melanie Schrage at directoratfps@gmail.com by before April 6, 2025. 

Family Preschool is an equal opportunities employer. We will never discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender orientation or expression, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, nationality, marital or socio-economic status.