Early Childhood Educator - Preschool

Ivy Kids - Alamo Ranch; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus

Free uniforms

Training & development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ivy Kids - Alamo Ranch is seeking passionate early childhood educators to nurture and educate young children in a safe, engaging environment. The role focuses on fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth through developmentally appropriate activities.

Join our locally owned center that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth. Competitive benefits, training opportunities, and advancement potential are offered for dedicated staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and classroom management skills.
• Nurturing, patient, and dependable approach to working with children.
• Ability to meet childcare licensing and employment requirements.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Implement engaging, age-appropriate learning activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow team members.
• Use positive guidance strategies to encourage appropriate behavior and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support classroom routines and learning goals.
• Maintain compliance with childcare licensing requirements and center policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Classroom management

Nurturing demeanor

Dependable

Job description

Benefits:

• Locally owned and operated
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• PTO
• Childcare Discount for immediate children
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

We are always looking to connect with passionate, caring, and dedicated early childhood educators who want to make a positive impact on young children’s lives. Our team is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where children can grow, explore, and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Implement engaging, age-appropriate learning activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow team members.
• Use positive guidance strategies to encourage appropriate behavior and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support classroom routines and learning goals.
• Maintain compliance with childcare licensing requirements and center policies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and classroom management skills.
• A nurturing, patient, and dependable approach to working with children.
• Ability to meet applicable childcare licensing and employment requirements.
• A commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

Health and Safety

• Administers CPR/First aid if needed.
• Properly maintains educational materials and equipment.
• Ensures all sanitization procedures are followed as regulated by child care licensing.
• Keeps the classroom and other play areas safe, neat, and clean.

Interaction with Parents, Staff and Director

• Observes, records, and reports to the director any significant behavior of children or staff that could adversely affect the quality of care provided.
• Actively participates in center events, staff training sessions, meetings, and programs.
• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled staff are not available.
• Maybe required to work after hours or weekends for center events, trainings, etc.

Qualifications

• High energy and self-motivated individual
• Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50+ pounds.
• Must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

Company Overview

Ivy Kids is a premier early childhood education center focused on providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Company Purpose/Mission

To foster a love of learning, healthy habits, emotional development, and strong character in each child, all within a safe and nurturing environment.

Company Values

• Put the child's needs first
• Serve our families
• Serve the community
• Foster strong partnerships