Early Childhood Teacher-Beginners

Paragon Prep; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k)

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Paragon Prep seeks a compassionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our Paragon Prep team, focusing on children aged 2-3 years. You will create a safe, engaging, and responsive environment that supports foundational development and a love of learning.

You will implement daily activities, monitor development, maintain records, and collaborate with families and staff to ensure high-quality care and education.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with 2–3 year-olds in a licensed childcare center.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily activities for children aged 2-3 years.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel safe and cared for.
• Monitor children for signs of emotional or developmental issues and report concerns to parents and staff.
• Maintain daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
• Engage with children through interactive play, songs, and activities that promote motor and social development.
• Ensure safety and health through supervision, space arrangement, and hygiene practices.
• Communicate with parents about day-to-day experiences, milestones, and progress.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions.

Skills

Nurturing

Communication

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

Paragon Prep has delivered a rigorous and nurturing environment to students PK-8th grade since 1997. Graduates are ready for the honors program of any high school and participate in athletics, academic competitions, robotics, and community service projects. Paragon delivers a first-rate education in a small setting for students who are excited about learning. Beyond mastering the most challenging curriculum in the area and the opportunity to earn up to five high school credits, students at Paragon Prep have the chance to excel in competitive sports and explore a wide array of electives, enriching their educational journey.

Role Overview

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our vibrant team at Paragon Prep. This role focuses on providing nurturing and educational experiences for children aged 2-3 years, fostering their development during these formative years. You will be instrumental in creating a safe, engaging, and responsive environment that supports the growth of our young learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement daily activities that support and promote the development of children aged 2-3 years.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel safe and cared for.
• Monitor children for signs of emotional or developmental issues and bring potential concerns to the attention of parents and staff.
• Maintain daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
• Engage with children through interactive play, songs, and activities that promote motor skills and social development.
• Ensure the safety and health of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, and proper hygiene practices.
• Communicate effectively with parents about their child’s day-to-day experiences, milestones, and developmental progress.
• Participate actively in staff meetings and professional development sessions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children aged 2-3 years in a licensed childcare center.
• Strong understanding of child development, especially from 2-3 years.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Exceptional nurturing skills, patience, and a love for children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.