Early Childhood/Preschool Teacher

Hilltop Children's Center; Liberty Hill (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid holidays

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Mentorship programs

Staff discounts

Recognition programs

Job summary

Hilltop Children's Center in Liberty Hill, TX is seeking a dedicated Teacher to lead a cohesive classroom team, coordinate curriculum, and manage daily operations, ensuring a safe, engaging environment where children thrive.

You will communicate with children, parents and staff, guide assistants, maintain records, and participate in meetings and development plans. A minimum of 2 years in child care is required; higher credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Must clear full background check and health screening.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; basic computer skills.
• High energy and ability to work well with staff, children, and parents to foster a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Lead by example; mentor and coach teaching team.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to engage children and support growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through progress reports and conferences.
• Ensure center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain a healthy, hygienic, and safe classroom environment.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers; ensure adherence to activities and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records and files and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Child development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Help with toilet training and diaper changing
• Support other teachers with meal & snack time, as well as keeping school clean & organized
• Attend staff meetings and trainings

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.

Nice To Have

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Paid holidays and vacations
• Paid training, workshops, and continuing education opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement or support for certifications
• Clear career advancement paths and mentorship programsCompetitive salary
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Staff discounts (if relevant to your business)
• Recognition programs (employee of the month, appreciation events)

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent