Lead Toddler 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 create a structured, nurturing classroom for children 12 to 36 months. You will implement the Frog Street Toddler Curriculum and support language, social-emotional growth, and independence from daily routines.

This role requires meeting DFPS standards and TRS/NAEYC/Cognia expectations, building family partnerships, supervising staff, and participating in ongoing professional development to drive quality early

Qualifications

• CDA credential or higher preferred.
• Candidates without a CDA must obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• Experience working with toddlers in licensed childcare or 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.
• 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.
• Organized, dependable, and proactive.
• Requires lifting up to 40 pounds and active participation in play and routines.
• Requires maintaining visual and auditory supervision at all times.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead and support assistant teachers to ensure consistency and high-quality care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuous quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Energetic

Education

CDA credential or higher

CPR/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