Lead Preschool Teacher - Ages 2-3

Lupine Lane, LLC.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid school breaks

Professional development

Training & development

Free snacks

Job summary

Lupine Lane is seeking a warm, creative Lead Preschool Teacher for our 2–3-year-old classroom in Lakeway, Texas. This full-time role follows the Lake Travis ISD school-year calendar and offers compensation at $22–$24 per hour.

You will plan project-based learning, build strong relationships with children and families, and collaborate with teammates in a supportive, growth‑minded private preschool.

Qualifications

• Early childhood credentials, CDA, or related degree valued.
• Relevant experience and alignment with our educational philosophy important.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead creative, project-based learning experiences that support children's curiosity and development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Foster independence, communication, social-emotional development, and problem-solving through play and everyday experiences.
• Guide children's behavior with patience, empathy, consistency, and developmentally appropriate expectations.
• Lead and collaborate with classroom colleagues to maintain a positive, organized learning environment.
• Observe children's development, document learning, and communicate thoughtfully with families.

Skills

Experience with 2-3 year olds

Child development knowledge

Warm & patient

Leadership

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Education

Early childhood credentials

CDA

Job description

Benefits:

• Structured curriculum with creative freedom within
• Opportunities for added income with after school classes
• Opportunities for growth with extensive PD
• 6 additional PTO days to accrue
• 36 paid school calendar days off
• Great for parents with children in school
• LTISD School Calendar Alignment
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Lead Preschool Teacher – Ages 2–3

Location: Lakeway / Bee Cave, TX Compensation: $22–$24 per hour equivalent, salaried position Schedule: Full-time | School-year calendar aligned with Lake Travis ISD

Come Grow With Us at Lupine Lane!

Lupine Lane is seeking a warm, creative, and experienced Lead Preschool Teacher for our 2–3-year-old classroom.

We're an established, family-founded private preschool in Lakeway, Texas, where children learn through meaningful relationships, hands-on exploration, creativity, and play.

We value our teachers as educators, collaborators, and creative thinkers. Our school offers competitive compensation, generous paid school breaks, professional development, and opportunities for growth in a supportive community.

About the Position

As a Lead Teacher, you'll create a nurturing, engaging classroom where young children feel safe, respected, capable, and excited to learn.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and lead creative, project-based learning experiences that support children's curiosity and development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and families.
• Foster independence, communication, social-emotional development, and problem-solving through play and everyday experiences.
• Guide children's behavior with patience, empathy, consistency, and developmentally appropriate expectations.
• Lead and collaborate with classroom colleagues to maintain a positive, organized learning environment.
• Observe children's development, document learning, and communicate thoughtfully with families.

Who We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate:

• Has experience teaching children ages 2–3 in an early childhood setting.
• Understands child development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Is warm, patient, dependable, creative, and enthusiastic.
• Demonstrates strong classroom leadership, initiative, and teamwork.
• Values positive guidance, meaningful relationships, and ongoing professional growth.

Early childhood education credentials, a CDA, or a related degree are valued. Relevant experience and alignment with our educational philosophy are equally important considerations.

Why Lupine Lane?

We believe early childhood education is profoundly important work. Our teachers help children build the confidence, curiosity, creativity, and relationships that form the foundation for lifelong learning.

If you're an educator who finds joy in working with young children and wants to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to meet you!

We are actively interviewing and look forward to welcoming the right person to our team.