At Olive Tree Academy, we believe early childhood education is meaningful, joyful, and deeply important work. We are a small, close-knit preschool that values strong relationships, thoughtful planning, and educators who truly love what they do.
Teaching here is heart-work. It’s not just a job! It’s a commitment to showing up fully for children during some of the most important years of their lives.
Our team is made up of educators who care deeply, work hard, and take pride in their classroom and our school.
✨ Supportive, involved leadership
✨ Clear expectations and strong systems
✨ Creative freedom within a structured environment
✨ A positive, respectful school culture
✨ A small-school feel where your work truly matters
We value professionalism, initiative, and a genuine love for teaching...and we work hard to create an environment where great teachers can thrive.
Olive Tree is a wonderful fit for educators who:
• Truly love teaching young children
• Are reliable, prepared, and follow through
• Enjoy lesson planning and being intentional with their work
• Bring calm, warm, positive energy into the classroom
• Are open to feedback and always growing
This role is best suited for educators who are ready to commit fully and take pride in their work each day.
To be considered, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) units (or currently enrolled in an ECE program)
• Experience working with preschool-aged children
• Ability to plan and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to meet all state licensing requirements (CPR, Mandated Reporter, LiveScan, etc.)
We are currently hiring for the following role(s):
Part-Time Lead Preschool Teacher
School Year: 2026–2027
Schedule: Part-time, T/W/TH, school-year based (36 weeks)
We hire thoughtfully and may not always have immediate openings, but we are always happy to connect with educators who align with our values and philosophy.
Our process is simple and intentional:
1️⃣ Email your resume and a brief introduction
2️⃣ Initial conversation
3️⃣ In-person interview and classroom visit/lesson
4️⃣ References and onboarding
We take care in building our team and appreciate applicants who do the same.
If you’re interested in joining Olive Tree Preschool Academy, please email Jen Rushing:
Please include:
• Your resume
• A brief introduction sharing your experience and why you’re interested in Olive Tree
Olive Tree is a place where children are deeply cared for, and where educators are expected to show up prepared, engaged, and committed. We value joy, creativity, and warmth, paired with responsibility, consistency, and follow-through.
If you’re passionate about teaching and ready to be part of a team that takes this work seriously (while still having a lot of heart), we’d love to hear from you.