Preschool Teacher - Toddler Classroom

Spring Education Group•Arlington, TX

1d•$16 - $18

About The Position

Merryhill School is a community of private schools focused on helping students become confident, resilient, and independent learners. Its educational approach begins with an academically focused preschool experience grounded in early literacy, phonics, and mathematics, and continues through elementary and middle school. Through the Merryhill Method, educators create engaging learning environments, provide personalized guidance, and support students’ academic and interpersonal development. The Toddler Teacher provides attentive, nurturing care in a safe and stimulating classroom. The teacher supports children’s individual feeding, sleeping, and developmental needs and creates learning experiences that encourage cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical growth. Through responsive caregiving and regular communication with families, the teacher helps establish a foundation for children’s continued development and success. The role also involves planning developmentally appropriate activities, supervising children throughout the day, supporting personal-care routines, maintaining a sanitary classroom, collaborating with colleagues and school leaders, communicating with families, and following school policies and applicable licensing requirements. The position requires frequent movement and active engagement with children, including lifting and carrying infants and working at floor level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

At least 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in Early Childhood Education, including coursework in child development, curriculum, and family/community.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of infant development, responsive caregiving practices, and age-appropriate learning activities.
Ability to meet all state childcare licensing and training requirements.
Current infant and child CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before or shortly after hire.
Ability to successfully complete state and federal background checks.
Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to lift and carry infants, sit on the floor, bend, stoop, and remain actively engaged throughout the day.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and dependable learning environment.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the job, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Early childhood education coursework, a Child Development Associate credential, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree.
Previous experience caring for infants in a licensed childcare or preschool setting.

Responsibilities

Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and learning activities.
Plan and facilitate arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, and hands-on educational experiences.
Provide attentive supervision during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, snacks, and transitions.
Support children with potty training and other age-appropriate personal-care routines.
Encourage language development, independence, positive peer interactions, and emotional growth.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment.
Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leaders to provide a consistent and positive student experience.
Communicate professionally with families about classroom activities and student development.
Follow school policies and applicable licensing requirements related to health, safety, and student supervision.
Support children’s individual feeding, sleeping, and developmental needs.