Lead Pre-K 3 Teacher

Acquire4Hire LLC; Converse (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Professional Development

Job summary

Converse Christian School & Early Learning Center is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing classroom for children ages 12 to 36 months, with intentional teaching and strong routines.

You will implement the Frog Street Toddler Curriculum, support language and social-emotional development, supervise assistants, and maintain open family communication while adhering to DFPS, TRS, NAEYC, and Cognia standards.

Qualifications

• CDA credential or higher preferred; willing to obtain within 6 months if needed.
• Experience working with toddlers in licensed childcare/early education setting preferred.
• Understanding of toddler development, behavior guidance, and classroom management.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Must meet all DFPS licensing requirements and know NAEYC standards.
• Ability to implement curriculum and assessment aligned with Texas Rising Star and Cognia.
• Patient, energetic, and nurturing approach to working with toddlers.
• Strong classroom management and positive guidance skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Organized, dependable, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom for toddlers.
• Implement the Frog Street Toddler Curriculum with fidelity and daily lesson plans.
• Support social-emotional development, routines, and transitions.
• Promote early language development through conversation, reading, and activities.
• Maintain daily schedules balancing active play, rest, meals, and learning.
• Observe, assess, and document children’s developmental progress.
• Build strong relationships with families through daily communication and conferences.
• Lead and support assistant teachers to ensure high-quality care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and CQI efforts.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Classroom management

Patience

Physical stamina

Education

CDA credential or higher

Experience with toddlers in licensed setting

Tools

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

About This Role

At Converse Christian School & Early Learning Center, we are committed to providing a high-quality early learning experience that nurtures the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. The Lead Toddler Teacher is responsible for creating a structured, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment for children ages 12 months to 36 months.

This role focuses on supporting early language development, social-emotional growth, and independence through intentional teaching practices aligned with the Frog Street Toddler Curriculum and the high-quality standards of Texas Rising Star (TRS), NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), and Cognia.

What You’ll Do

• Create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for toddlers
• Implement the Frog Street Toddler Curriculum with fidelity, including daily lesson plans and intentional teaching strategies
• Support children’s social-emotional development, including positive guidance, routines, and transitions
• Promote early language development through conversation, reading, and interactive activities
• Maintain consistent daily schedules that balance active play, rest, meals, and learning experiences
• Ensure active supervision and full compliance with DFPS Minimum Standards, Texas Rising Star, NAEYC, and Cognia expectations
• Observe, assess, and document children’s developmental progress
• Build strong relationships with families through daily communication and conferences
• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment
• Lead and support assistant teachers to ensure consistency and high-quality care
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuous quality improvement efforts

Requirements

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or higher preferred
• Candidates without a CDA must be willing to obtain one within 6 months of employment
• Experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare or early education setting preferred
• Understanding of toddler development, behavior guidance, and classroom management strategies
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Must meet all DFPS licensing requirements
• Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices aligned with NAEYC standards
• Ability to implement curriculum and assessment aligned with Texas Rising Star and Cognia frameworks
• Patient, energetic, and nurturing approach to working with toddlers
• Strong classroom management and positive guidance skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Organized, dependable, and proactive
• Requires lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, sitting on the floor, and active participation in play and routines
• Requires maintaining visual and auditory supervision at all times

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development