Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

Child Care Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher at ChildCareGroup leads a safe, organized classroom for infants and toddlers, guiding instructional practices and ensuring high-quality programming aligned with Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, and licensing regulations.

You will support staff development, foster strong partnerships with families, and help shape a positive classroom culture while maintaining routines and documenting child progress.

Qualifications

• Infant/toddler CDA credential or AA in child development or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with children birth to three.
• Reliable, punctual and able to align with the agency mission.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and RC3 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, organized classroom for infants and toddlers with developmentally appropriate centers.
• Plan and implement RC3-based activities, curriculum, and child assessments.
• Build strong relationships with children and families; participate in conferences and home visits.
• Provide guidance and oversee staff to ensure routines, safety, and sanitation.
• Complete reports and documentation while collaborating with teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Teamwork and collaboration

Child development knowledge

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA credential or Associate’s Degree in child development or related field

1 year of experience with birth to three children

Job description

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Full Time Professional Dallas, TX, US

Why Join ChildCareGroup

Founded in 1901,ChildCareGroup’s(CCG) mission is todrive generational change by advancing early learning, family stability, and workforce opportunity.

Why This Role Matters

The Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher plays a key leadership role in creating responsive, nurturing environments for children birth to three. This position provides classroom oversight, guides instructional practices, and ensures high‑quality programming aligned with CCG standards, Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, and all licensing regulations.

As a team leader, you help shape the classroom culture, support staff development, and build strong partnerships with families.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the management of a safe, organized, developmentally appropriate classroom environment with functional learning centers for infants and toddlers.
• Plan and implement developmentally aligned activities using RC3, including curriculum development, child assessments, and documentation.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and families, participating in conferences, parent meetings, and required home visits.
• Provide guidance and indirect supervision to classroom staff while ensuring routines, safety practices, and sanitation standards are consistently met.
• Complete required reports, documentation, and database entries (training provided) while collaborating with teams to support daily operations.

What You Bring

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Associate’s Degree in child development or a related field.
• One-year experience working with young children ages birth to three.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and a strong desire to work with infants and toddlers.
• Reliable, punctual attendance, strong communication skills, and alignment with CCG’s mission, vision, and values.
• Integrity, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively within agency standards and philosophy.

ChildCareGroup is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.