Lead Toddler Teacher

Converse Christian School & Early Learning Center; Converse (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom for 12- to 36-month-olds. You will implement the Frog Street Toddler Curriculum, support language and social-emotional growth, and maintain routines aligned with Texas Rising Star and Cognia standards.

The role includes documenting developmental progress, communicating with families, supervising a team of assistants, and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• CDA credential or higher preferred; willing to obtain if needed within 6 months.
• Experience in licensed childcare or early education setting with toddlers.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing toddler classroom and engage learning.
• Deliver Frog Street Toddler Curriculum with daily plans.
• Support social-emotional development and routines.
• Document children's progress and communicate with families.
• Lead assistants and participate in professional development.

Skills

Toddler development

Classroom management

Communication with families

Positive guidance

Education

CDA or higher

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