Early Childhood Educator - Assistant

Hilltop Children's Center; Liberty Hill (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hilltop Children’s Center is hiring dedicated early childhood educators. We are seeking warm, dependable, professional teachers who enjoy working with young children and want to contribute to a high-quality early learning environment.

Experience is welcome but not required; maturity, reliability, kindness, willingness to learn, and genuine respect for children matter most. This is not a babysitting position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Reliable transportation.
• Flexibility to work hours between 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM, Mon–Fri.
• Warm, friendly, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to meet needs of diverse children and families.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise children at all times and ensure safety.
• Prepare and organize curriculum plans and classroom activities.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s needs and interests.
• Support center time, art, crafts, music, movement, and hands-on learning.
• Follow daily schedule including meals, rest time, and outdoor play.
• Assist with toilet training and diaper changes when needed.
• Use positive guidance and Conscious Discipline strategies.
• Create a warm, playful, respectful classroom environment.
• Communicate professionally with parents.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Maintain a safe, clean, age-appropriate classroom.
• Attend staff meetings and required training.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hilltop Children’s Center is hiring dedicated early childhood educators.

We are looking for warm, dependable, professional teachers who truly enjoy working with young children and want to be part of a high-quality early learning environment.

Experience is welcome, but not required. What matters most is maturity, reliability, kindness, willingness to learn, and a genuine respect for children.

This is not a babysitting position.

What You'll Do

Preschool teachers at Hilltop are expected to:

• Actively supervise children at all times and ensure their safety
• Prepare and organize curriculum plans and classroom activities
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s needs and interests
• Support center time, art, crafts, music, movement, and hands-on learning
• Follow the daily schedule, including meals, snacks, rest time, transitions, and outdoor play
• Help with toilet training and diaper changing when needed
• Use positive guidance and Conscious Discipline strategies
• Create a warm, playful, respectful, and engaging classroom environment
• Communicate professionally and warmly with parents
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and age-appropriate classroom
• Complete basic classroom cleaning and organization duties
• Record and monitor children’s daily activities
• Attend staff meetings and required training
• Follow Hilltop policies, Texas Child Care Licensing standards, and Texas Rising Star expectations

Requirements

Candidates must have:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass all required background checks
• Proficient spoken and written English
• Reliable transportation
• Flexibility to work scheduled hours between 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• A sincere interest in working with young children
• Warm, friendly, and professional personality
• Ability to meet the needs of a diverse group of children and families
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in an emergency
• Willingness to follow Hilltop’s program goals, classroom expectations, and professional standards
• Dependability, initiative, and willingness to take feedback
• Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent

Nice To Have

We welcome applicants with backgrounds in early childhood education, child development, teaching, psychology, family studies, special education, or anyone who feels called to meaningful work with children.

The right person for Hilltop is someone who:

• Loves working with young children
• Understands that children need patience, structure, connection, and consistency
• Takes initiative without needing constant reminders
• Comes to work prepared and engaged
• Communicates respectfully with children, families, and coworkers
• Is playful, creative, and confident
• Is open to learning and growing
• Takes pride in doing the job well
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off