Teacher

Preston Royal Preschool; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Preston Royal Preschool in Dallas, Texas, is looking for a dedicated teacher for toddlers and twos, focusing on developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and must meet state qualifications. Responsibilities include supervising children and maintaining a nurturing classroom environment while ensuring compliance with all educational standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Must meet qualifications set by THHS Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement weekly lesson plans for toddlers.
• Observe and evaluate children's performance and behavior.
• Supervise children in a safe learning environment.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.

Skills

Child supervision

Lesson planning

Communication with parents

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate Credential

Job description

Toddlers and Twos Job Description Overview

Employment Status: Salaried Non-Exempt
Employment Hours: 5 day teacher – Monday-Thursday 8:30-12:30 or 8:30-2:30, Friday 8:30-12:30
Employment Term: end of August – May.

Major Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a weekly lesson plan, design activities to promote cognitive, social, and physical development, as well as experiential activities with special attention to fostering the self-esteem of each child.
• Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, and development.
• Supervise children in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Establish and enforce expectations for behavior and classroom routines.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom and shared play areas.
• Establish consistent and appropriate communication with parents and children.
• Uphold all policies and procedures in the classroom, on the playground, and those pertaining to employee conduct.
• Greet and welcome each child and parent at arrival and departure.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working with all staff as needed to maintain the quality of the program.
• Assist in performing and maintaining all standards required by THHS Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers.
• Complete 24 annual clock hours of continuing education in Early Childhood Education as required by the State of Texas.
• Remain current on CPR and First Aid as required by the State of Texas.
• Lift children up to 40 pounds.
• Perform other tasks as required.
• Change diapers and help with care of young children.

Employment Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, a teacher’s certificate, or a Child Development Associate Credential preferred.
• Employee must meet the qualifications required by THHS Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers in the State of Texas.
• Employee must pass background check and fingerprinting.
• Employee must meet the personal qualifications outlined in the Preston Royal Preschool Employee Handbook.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all our employment practices, including selection, hiring, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees, without regard to age, race, color, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship status, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.