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Northstar Preschools

Manages network of early childhood centers.

Pre-K Teacher

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Washington, USA+1 moreMore locations: Utah, USA
In Person
EducationEarly Childhood Education

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience in childcare or early childhood education, preferably with preschool or Pre-K-aged children.
  • Ability to respond to children's individual needs and personalities with care, patience, and understanding.
  • Ability to plan and lead age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play and exploration.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers.
  • Willingness to support the classroom and work collaboratively with the center team.
Responsibilities
  • Provide attentive, nurturing, and consistent care to Pre-K children.
  • Plan and facilitate fun, age-appropriate learning activities.
  • Support children's social and emotional development and help them build confidence and independence.
  • Encourage positive behavior through appropriate guidance and redirection.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
  • Observe children's development and communicate important updates with families and the teaching team.
  • Follow classroom routines, curriculum, and center policies.
  • Work closely with other teachers and leadership to provide a high-quality experience for every child.

About the company

Northstar Preschools operates a network of early childhood education centers in Texas and Utah, offering infant care through after-school programs with tuition-based revenue. Its classrooms combine structured teaching with child-centered, play-based learning, using the Learning Beyond Paper curriculum and enrichment activities like Sign Language, Martial Arts, Cooking, Spanish, and STEM; some locations feature outdoor nature explorer classrooms and it uses the Procare Connection app to share real-time updates with parents. The company differentiates itself through small teacher-to-child ratios, hands-on learning experiences, and a strategy of acquiring existing facilities and rebranding them to fit its educational approach. Its goal is to provide quality childcare and academic readiness while steadily growing its network across its markets.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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What believers are saying

  • Northstar's website updated September 2026 lists expanded Texas and Utah locations.
  • The company advertises tuition assistance and flexible scheduling, broadening family demand.
  • LinkedIn shows 201-500 employees, signaling an operating platform beyond a single-school chain.

What critics are saying

  • Texas and Utah child-care licensing violations can trigger shutdowns after a single serious citation.
  • Acquisition-heavy growth creates integration risk across Dallas, Ogden, Riverdale, and Washington City.
  • Private childcare tuition depends on enrollment; a local downturn quickly pressures cash flow.

What makes Northstar Preschools unique

  • Northstar runs Texas and Utah centers, serving six weeks to 12 years old.
  • It combines play-based Learning Beyond Paper with structured Pre-K and after-school programming.
  • Northstar buys existing centers, preserving local brands while standardizing operations across locations.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Employee Discounts
  • Childcare Support