Preschool Toddler Teacher

Spring Education Group; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Tuition discounts for your children

FSA plans for both medical and dependent care

Education Reimbursement & Partnerships

Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days

Job summary

A leading early childhood education provider in McKinney, TX is seeking an experienced Preschool Toddler Teacher. This full-time position involves supporting a classroom of toddlers, ensuring their safety and providing quality education. The ideal candidate will have a CDA Certification and experience in a childcare setting. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• Preferred CDA Certification.
• Must be able to lift and carry children as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality education programs and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with team members to meet educational standards.
• Build relationships with families and students.

Skills

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification

Experience working in licensed childcare

Ability to lift and carry children

Good communication skills

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification preferred

Job description

Preschool Toddler Teacher

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre‑K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after‑school programs. Our locations span a nationwide footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early‑age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and driven Preschool Toddler Teacher to support our 12‑month to 24‑month classroom at our premier preschool in McKinney, TX. This is an incredible opportunity for an ambitious, experienced preschool teacher who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering excellence in early childhood education.

Location: 3153 S. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney, TX 75070

Hours: 9:30 - 6:30 PM | Full Time | Monday‑Friday

Student Age Range: 12 months - 24 months

Pay Range: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour (Depending on experience and education)

Responsibilities

• Culture: Positively influence peers to work toward and meet the school’s vision of excellence. Provide and maintain quality education programs. Ensure successful implementation of approved curriculum.
• Health & Safety: Prioritize a safe, clean, and attractive learning environment. Maintain compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements, as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and internal policies and procedures.
• Educate, Inspire, Engage: Enthusiastic about developing life‑long learners, genuinely care about children, and possess sensitivity and knowledge to understand a child’s individual needs while fostering an inclusive classroom.
• Relationship Building: Work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse educators and administrators. Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with families, students, and the school community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification is preferred.
• At least 6 months of experience working in a licensed childcare facility is preferred.
• Often carrying and lifting 25 pounds or less (25‑50%) and occasionally carrying 25‑50 pounds (10‑25%).
• Open to driving a mini‑bus/van.

Mission

We are more than just a school – we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. We partner with parents by engaging in consistent communication and providing daily snapshots of their child's day, inviting them to be a part of the school experience, as well. We embrace a culture of care – physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually – both in and out of the classroom.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Tuition discounts for your children
• FSA plans for both medical and dependent care
• Education Reimbursement & Partnerships
• CDA Program
• Professional Development & Teacher In‑Service Days

This is not a complete list of job duties. A more detailed Job Description will be provided.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.

Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education and Training