Preschool Teacher Application Form

Find Your Perfect Preschool Teacher with Paperform

Hiring the right preschool teacher is one of the most important decisions an early childhood education center can make. Finding educators who are not only qualified but also genuinely passionate about nurturing young minds requires a thorough, organized application process—and that's exactly what this Preschool Teacher Application Form template delivers.

Built specifically for daycare centers, preschool programs, and early learning facilities, this template helps you collect everything you need to evaluate candidates properly: ECE credentials, CPR certifications, background check consent, and a thoughtful statement on their child interaction philosophy.

Why Paperform is Perfect for Education Hiring

Paperform makes it easy to create professional, on-brand application forms that actually feel welcoming and approachable—exactly the tone you want when attracting passionate early childhood educators. With this template, you can:

• Collect credentials securely with file upload fields for ECE certificates, CPR/First Aid cards, and other required documentation
• Streamline compliance by including built-in background check consent and authorization forms right in the application
• Assess teaching philosophy through open-ended questions that reveal how candidates approach child development and classroom management
• Save administrative time by having all candidate information organized in one place, ready to review and compare

Because Paperform works like editing a document, you can easily customize this template to match your center's specific requirements—add questions about specialty areas like special education or bilingual teaching, include your school's mission statement, or adjust the design to match your branding.

Built for Childcare and Education Professionals

Whether you run a small home-based preschool or manage hiring for a multi-location childcare network, this template adapts to your needs. It's designed with the unique requirements of early childhood education in mind:

• Compliance with state licensing requirements for credential verification
• Space for candidates to share their educational background and teaching experience
• Clear consent language for required background checks
• Professional format that reflects well on your program

The form flows naturally from basic contact information through qualifications, experience, and philosophy—making it easy for applicants to complete while ensuring you get all the information needed to make informed hiring decisions.

Automate Your Hiring Workflow with Stepper

Once applications start coming in, Stepper can help you automate what happens next. Set up workflows to:

• Send applications to your hiring committee for review
• Automatically email applicants to schedule interviews
• Create tasks in your project management tool for reference checks
• Update your HR system or applicant tracking spreadsheet

This means less manual work forwarding emails and updating spreadsheets, and more time actually connecting with candidates who could be a great fit for your team.

Who This Template is For

This Preschool Teacher Application Form is ideal for:

• Daycare and childcare center directors managing seasonal or ongoing hiring
• Preschool and pre-K program coordinators building their teaching teams
• Early childhood education networks standardizing applications across locations
• Montessori, Waldorf, and specialty programs seeking qualified educators
• School administrators hiring for early education programs

The template balances thoroughness with accessibility, helping you attract qualified candidates while making sure you collect all required documentation and certifications from the start.

Easy Integration with Your HR Tools

Paperform connects seamlessly with the tools education organizations already use. Send applications directly to Google Sheets for tracking, ping your Slack channel when a strong candidate applies, or integrate with your existing HR software through Stepper, Zapier, or webhooks.

With SOC 2 Type II compliance and secure file storage, you can trust that sensitive application materials and personal information are protected throughout your hiring process.

Ready to streamline your preschool teacher hiring? Start with this template and customize it to find educators who will inspire and nurture the children in your care.