Lead Teachers Infants, Toddlers, Twos
Circle C Child Development Center•Austin, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Child Development Center is seeking energetic, nurturing, and experienced Lead Teachers for our Infants, Toddlers, and Twos classrooms. We are a NAEYC-accredited and 4-Star Texas Rising Star preschool in Southwest Austin that has proudly served children and families for over 30 years. As a well-established nonprofit preschool, we believe investing in our teachers creates the very best environment for children to thrive. This is a full-year, full-time exempt position with a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM.
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 and pass a background check
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or EC Special Education
Responsibilities
- Creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
- Planning and implementing hands-on learning experiences aligned with NAEYC and Texas Rising Star standards
- Supporting children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development
- Collaborating with Assistant Teachers through coaching, modeling, and communication
- Building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
- Communicating with families through daily updates, conversations, and written documentation
- Completing developmental observations and assessments
- Individualizing care and learning experiences for each child
- Maintaining classroom organization, health, and safety standards
- Ensuring compliance with all licensing and program requirements
Benefits
- Competitive salary starting at $55,000–$63,000 per year based on education and experience
- 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 and collaborative teaching teams
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid professional development and training opportunities
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Career growth opportunities within our organization
- A positive, professional, and welcoming school culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
