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About the Role

The Child Development Center seeks energetic, nurturing, and experienced Lead Teachers for Infant, Toddler, and Twos classrooms. This NAEYC-accredited and 4-Star Texas Rising Star preschool, serving families for over 30 years, believes in investing in teachers to create a thriving environment for children. This is a full-year, full-time exempt position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM–3:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Plan and implement hands-on learning experiences aligned with NAEYC and Texas Rising Star standards.
• Support children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
• Collaborate with Assistant Teachers through coaching, modeling, and communication.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Communicate with families through daily updates, conversations, and written documentation.
• Complete developmental observations and assessments.
• Individualize care and learning experiences for each child.
• Maintain classroom organization, health, and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing and program requirements.

Requirements

• Associate's or CDA in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience.
• Ability to meet all Texas DFPS licensing requirements.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to lift and carry 25+ pounds.
• Ability to bend, sit on the floor, and actively engage with children throughout the day.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods of time.

Skills

• Genuine love for infants, toddlers, and young children.
• Brings warmth, patience, energy, and positivity to the classroom.
• Understands responsive caregiving and relationship-based teaching.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
• Organized, dependable, and professional.
• Strong communication skills.
• Enjoys partnering with families.
• Ability to adapt to the unique needs, routines, and personalities of young children.

Location

• Southwest Austin

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Full-year
• Exempt position
• Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Experience Level

• Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience

Education Level

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• CDA in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development
• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in EC Special Education

Salary/Compensations

• $55,000–$63,000 per year

Benefits

• Approximately 20+ paid holidays annually, including paid Spring Break and Winter Break closures
• Additional individual PTO
• Daily planning time for Lead Teachers
• Low teacher-to-child ratios
• Supportive Education Administrators
• Collaborative teaching teams
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Paid training opportunities
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Career growth opportunities within our organization
• Positive, professional, and welcoming school culture

About the Company

• The Child Development Center is a NAEYC-accredited and 4-Star Texas Rising Star preschool.
• Proudly served children and families for over 30 years.
• Well-established nonprofit preschool.
• Believes investing in teachers creates the best environment for children to thrive.