Salary: $55,000-$60,000
Full-Time Lead Teacher - Nationally Accredited Early Childhood Preschool
Do you love working with kids? Have an upbeat perspective? Enjoy building relationships that will last a lifetime? You might be just who we are looking for!
The Child Development Center is looking for an energetic, creative, and loving Lead Teacher to join our teaching team. We are NAEYC accredited and a 4-star Texas Rising Star preschool in Southwest Austin. As an established non-profit preschool, our primary focus is on children, families, and staff.
This is a full-year, full-time, exempt position that will start as soon as possible. Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm.
As part of our commitment to our teachers, we provide:
Competitive salary starting at $55,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience and education (highest pay in the industry and the area)
Generous paid holidays (~20 Days per year, including paid weeks off at Spring Break & Winter Break) with additional individual PTO
Daily planning time for lead teachers
Low teacher/student ratios
Continuous teacher support through daily planning time and dedicated Education Administrators
Excellent Benefits package including health insurance, vision, dental, and a matched 401K program
The ideal candidate should:
Have a passion for creating a nurturing, safe, and supportive learning environment that is stimulating and conducive to learning
Have a love for children and the desire to make a difference in their lives
Have a commitment to maintaining professionalism
Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse teachers and administrators
Have patience, creativity, and strong communication skills
Have an ability to adapt to various teaching styles and children's needs
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage children in a group setting
Duties Include:
Collaborating with other Teachers and Education Directors to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum that follows the standards for National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Texas Rising Star
Managing and supporting the Assistant Teachers in the classroom through collaboration, modeling, and frequent communication
Complete developmentally appropriate assessments of each child
Communication with families, both verbal and written
Building positive relationships with parents and coworkers
Maintaining the confidentiality of all staff, children, and families
Demonstrating respect for diverse families and cultures
Being physically active in order to monitor and participate in children's games and movement activities
Individualizing for each child
Ensuring compliance with all licensing regulations and standards
Qualifications:
Minimum: 1+ year teaching experience
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or EC Special Education
Required: CDA or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Candidates must meet all Texas Department of Family and Protective Services requirements and must pass the appropriate background check
Must be able to lift/carry 25+ pounds
General computer proficiency
Must be able to bend down
Must be able to lift/carry 25+ pounds
Must be able to stand and be on your feet for long periods of time
We offer:
Competitive Salary - $55,000-$60,000 commensurate with education and experience
Generous paid holidays (approximately 20+ Days, including Spring Break & Winter Break)
Individual Paid Time Off (on top of paid holidays)
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
401K Opportunities with matching
Low Teacher/Student Ratios
Paid Training Opportunities
CPR/First Aid Certification
Professional and friendly work environment
Career Path Opportunities
Please apply using the link below:
https://circleccdc.bamboohr.com/careers/77
To learn more about our school, please visit:
https://thechilddevelopmentcenter.org/