Childcare Teachers

Northstar Preschools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstar Preschools is seeking nurturing Childcare Teachers for Infant, Toddler, and Two-Year-Old classrooms in Houston. You will create a safe, loving, and engaging environment where children learn and grow through play, movement, and exploration.

The role emphasizes responsive caregiving, consistent routines, and collaborative teamwork with co-teachers and the administration to meet licensing requirements and ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience with infants, toddlers, or two-year-olds preferred.
• Childcare or early childhood education experience preferred.
• CDA or early childhood education coursework is a plus.
• Must be nurturing, patient, dependable, and passionate about working with young children.
• Must be comfortable with diapering, feeding, toileting, and other age-appropriate caregiving responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift, carry, bend, squat, and actively supervise children throughout the day.
• Must work effectively as part of a classroom team.
• Must meet all applicable Texas Child Care Licensing and center employment requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds.
• Provide responsive, individualized care based on each child's developmental needs.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, including sensory play, music, movement, reading, and hands-on learning.
• Maintain consistent daily routines, including feeding, diapering, toileting, rest, and transitions.
• Practice active supervision and maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios at all times.
• Use positive guidance and redirection to support children's social and emotional development.
• Encourage independence, communication, and age-appropriate self-help skills.
• Observe and document children's developmental progress.
• Complete required daily reports, lesson plans, and classroom documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom.
• Communicate professionally with families about their children's daily experiences and developmental progress.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and the administrative team.
• Follow all Northstar Preschools policies and Texas Child Care Licensing requirements.

Skills

Nurturing demeanor

Patient

Team collaboration

Active supervision

Communication with families

Education

CDA or early childhood coursework

Job description

Northstar Preschools at Clear Lake is seeking nurturing, dependable, and energetic Childcare Teachers for our Infant, Toddler, and Two-Year-Old classrooms to join our team. Ideal candidates are passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a safe, loving, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and develop essential skills.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds.
• Provide responsive, individualized care based on each child's developmental needs.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, including sensory play, music, movement, reading, and hands-on learning.
• Maintain consistent daily routines, including feeding, diapering, toileting, rest, and transitions.
• Practice active supervision and maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios at all times.
• Use positive guidance and redirection to support children's social and emotional development.
• Encourage independence, communication, and age-appropriate self-help skills.
• Observe and document children's developmental progress.
• Complete required daily reports, lesson plans, and classroom documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom.
• Communicate professionally with families about their children's daily experiences and developmental progress.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and the administrative team.
• Follow all Northstar Preschools policies and Texas Child Care Licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with infants, toddlers, or two-year-olds preferred.
• Previous childcare or early childhood education experience preferred.
• CDA or early childhood education coursework is a plus.
• Must be nurturing, patient, dependable, and passionate about working with young children.
• Must be comfortable with diapering, feeding, toileting, and other age-appropriate caregiving responsibilities.
• Must be able to lift, carry, bend, squat, and actively supervise children throughout the day.
• Must work effectively as part of a classroom team.
• Must meet all applicable Texas Child Care Licensing and center employment requirements.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification as required.

What We Are Looking For

Our ideal Childcare Teachers are individuals who:

• Create warm, welcoming, and engaging classroom environments.
• Understand that young children learn through play, exploration, repetition, and relationships.
• Provide consistent routines, positive guidance, and individualized attention.
• Communicate effectively with families and team members.
• Take ownership of classroom responsibilities.
• Are committed to helping every child feel safe, loved, supported, and ready to learn.

Northstar Preschools Values

Pursue Excellence Lead by Serving Promote Growth Nurture Positivity Take Ownership

At Northstar Preschools, we strive to help every child become creative, capable, and kind while providing families with dependable, high-quality care.

Hiring urgency: Within the next two weeks.