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

Endeavor Schools•Cedar Park, TX

11d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Carpe Diem Cedar Park is seeking a Lead Teacher for its preschool classroom serving children ages 2–3. The teacher will develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and lesson plans, plan engaging activities that support children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development, and monitor and document their progress. The role also involves maintaining children’s safety and well-being and fostering a positive, respectful, and supportive classroom environment for children and fellow teachers. The successful candidate is patient, calm, nurturing, and confident leading a classroom. They maintain clear expectations and established routines, use positive guidance and developmentally appropriate redirection, and work collaboratively with co-teachers, support staff, and leadership. The listed pay range is $18–$19 per hour. A $1,500 hiring bonus is paid in installments at three and six months.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of Lead Teacher experience with the age group.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
Dependable and consistent, with the ability to maintain established classroom routines.
Strong, positive interactions with children.
Ability to create and implement lesson plans.
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.

Responsibilities

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