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For schools

Early childhood staffing without the usual friction.

Premier was built to help schools find qualified educators for short-term coverage, long-term needs, and difficult-to-fill positions. That work continues as part of Zen Educate.

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For preschools, childcare operators, Head Start programs, school districts, and early learning organizations.

Specialized by design

Why early childhood staffing is different.

Licensing, permits, ratios, role qualifications, scheduling, location, and last-minute demand all shape early childhood staffing. Premier was built around these variables. That sector-specific experience now continues within Zen Educate.

Qualifications & compliance

Requirements are confirmed for the role and market, not assumed.

Qualifications & compliance

Requirements are confirmed for the role and market, not assumed.

Schedules & geography

Availability and location matter as much as experience.

Schedules & geography

Availability and location matter as much as experience.

Changing demand

Staffing works best when school requirements, educator qualifications, and availability are understood from the start.

Changing demand

Staffing works best when school requirements, educator qualifications, and availability are understood from the start.

Workforce support

The right support for your program.

Premier’s marketplace was designed around needs ranging from single-day coverage to longer-term support. For current school staffing support, explore Zen Educate.

Daily substitutes

Coverage for absences and day-to-day needs.

Daily substitutes

Coverage for absences and day-to-day needs.

Long-term educators

Ongoing classroom support.

Long-term educators

Ongoing classroom support.

Teacher assistants

Support for classroom teams.

Teacher assistants

Support for classroom teams.

Associate teachers

Educators matched to role requirements.

Associate teachers

Educators matched to role requirements.

Lead teachers

Qualified talent for classroom leadership.

Lead teachers

Qualified talent for classroom leadership.

Program-specific staffing

Support shaped around your program.

Program-specific staffing

Support shaped around your program.

A clear process

From staffing need to placement.

01 / Share the need

Tell us about the role, schedule, and timing.

01 / Share the need

Tell us about the role, schedule, and timing.

01 / Share the need

Tell us about the role, schedule, and timing.

02 / Confirm requirements

Clarify qualifications and program needs.

02 / Confirm requirements

Clarify qualifications and program needs.

02 / Confirm requirements

Clarify qualifications and program needs.

03 / Match educators

Identify educators with the right fit and availability.

03 / Match educators

Identify educators with the right fit and availability.

03 / Match educators

Identify educators with the right fit and availability.

04 / Manage placement

Coordinate the details of each placement.

04 / Manage placement

Coordinate the details of each placement.

04 / Manage placement

Coordinate the details of each placement.

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