Early Childhood Teacher

Nature Preschool Center • Austin, TX

5d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to help maintain a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment where children can explore, create, and grow. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with children, and is committed to supporting children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through meaningful play, hands-on experiences, and responsive interactions while upholding the values and practices of our program.

Requirements

• Genuine passion for working with young children.
• Strong commitment to Early Childhood Education.
• Experience working in a licensed childcare, preschool, or early childhood setting.
• Ability to maintain a well-organized, clean, engaging, and interactive learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to keep classroom spaces organized, clean, and orderly before, during, and after activities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Energetic, positive, responsible, flexible, punctual, respectful, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Clean Criminal Background Check.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to South Central Austin or Dripping Springs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, CDA, or coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience with STEAM, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf, or nature-based educational approaches.
• Experience documenting child development and supporting curriculum implementation.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Interest in gardening, nature, dance, yoga, or outdoor education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Implement established curriculum and learning experiences that encourage creativity, exploration, and independent decision-making.
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through positive interactions and guidance.
• Observe and document children's development and progress as required.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Participate actively in indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
• Ensure classroom materials, learning spaces, and activities are prepared and maintained.
• Uphold all health, safety, and licensing requirements.

Benefits

• employee discounts
• holiday bonuses
• gas bonuses
• additional time-off bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed