Lead Teacher - Preschool (2-3 year olds) $1500 Hiring Bonus

Endeavor Schools • Leander, TX

9d

About The Position

Carpe Diem Cedar Park is hiring a Lead Teacher for its preschool classroom serving children ages 2–3. The teacher develops and implements age-appropriate curriculum, plans engaging activities that support children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development, and assesses and documents student progress. The role helps lead learning activities, maintains children’s safety and well-being, and creates a harmonious, supportive classroom environment for children and fellow teachers. The ideal candidate is patient, calm, nurturing, and confident in leading a classroom while maintaining clear expectations and routines. The position offers a $1,500 hiring bonus, split into payments at three and six months. Pay is $18–$19 per hour.

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of Lead Teacher experience with the age group.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Dependable and consistent, with the ability to maintain established classroom routines.
• Strong, positive interactions with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-teachers, support staff, and leadership.
• Patient, calm, nurturing, and confident in leading a classroom.

Nice To Haves

• CDA or Early Childhood Education degree highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Conscious Discipline preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience working in schools; candidates from other fields are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans.
• Plan and help lead engaging learning activities that promote children’s development and growth.
• Ensure children’s safety and well-being at all times.
• Monitor, assess, and document children’s progress and development.
• Maintain clear classroom expectations, routines, and a harmonious learning environment.
• Use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate redirection.
• Collaborate with co-teachers, support staff, and leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Childcare tuition discounts, based on individual school availability.
• Career development programs.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Supportive work environment.
• Relocation options at the company’s 100+ schools nationwide.
• $1,500 hiring bonus, paid in split payments at three and six months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED