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Northstar Preschools

Manages network of early childhood centers.

Preschool Teacher

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Entry
St. George, UT, USA
In PersonWork is in person.
EducationEarly Childhood Education

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Ability to work with children with disabilities.
  • Ability to complete classroom paperwork and meet classroom expectations.
  • Must have or be willing to obtain a food handler permit and First Aid/CPR certificate.
  • Must be able to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Knowledge of state licensing regulations and compliance standards.
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Actively engage in children's learning and provide a structured learning environment.
  • Follow the curriculum while flexibly adding activities.
  • Work with children from 6 weeks to 12 years old in a developmentally appropriate program.

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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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