Lead Threes / Pre-K Teachers

Full-Time Lead Threes and Pre-K Teachers - NAEYC Accredited PreschoolThe Child Development Center is looking for energetic, creative, and loving Lead Threes and Pre-K Teachers to join our teaching team.We are NAEYC accredited and a 4-Star Texas Rising Star preschool located in Southwest Austin serving children infants through Pre-K. As an established non-profit preschool, our primary focus is on children, families, and staff.Lead Teacher is a full-time, exempt, year-round position. Lead Teachers work Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm.As part of our commitment to our teachers, we provide:Competitive salary range $55,000 - $63,000+ per year, commensurate with experience and education (highest pay in the industry and the area)Generous paid holidays (~20 Days per year, including paid weeks off at Spring Break & Winter Break) with additional individual PTOLow teacher/student ratiosDaily planning timeContinuous teacher support through daily planning time and dedicated Education AdministratorsDiscounted tuition rates for employees' children (dependent on current staff enrollment)Continued professional development and trainingExcellent Benefits package, including health insurance, vision, and dental401K with generous matching (after 1st year of employment)Generous paid parental leave (after 1st year of employment)The ideal candidate should: Have classroom experience as a lead teacherHave a Bachelor's Degree in EducationHave a passion for creating a nurturing, safe, and supportive learning environment that is stimulating and conducive to learning.Value play-based learningHave a love for children and the desire to make a difference in their lives.Maintain a commitment to professionalism.Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse teachers and administratorsHave strong classroom management skillsHave experience managing others and being a team player Duties Include: Collaborating with other Teachers and Education Directors to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum that follows the standards for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Texas Rising Star, and Texas Pre-K and Kindergarten guidelinesManaging and supporting the Assistant Teachers in the classroom through collaboration, modeling, and frequent communicationComplete developmentally appropriate assessments of each childCommunication with families, both verbal and writtenBuilding positive relationships with parents and coworkersMaintaining the confidentiality of all staff, children, and familiesDemonstrating respect for diverse families and culturesBeing physically active to monitor and participate in children's games and movement activitiesIndividualizing for each childEnsuring compliance with all licensing regulations and standardsQualifications: Required: Minimum of 1+ years of lead classroom teaching experienceRequired: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or EC Special EducationCandidates must meet all TDFPS and THHSC requirements and must pass state and national background checks.Must be able to lift/carry at least 25+ poundsMust be able to stand for long periods of time and be physically active within the classroomMust be able to bend downGeneral computer proficiencyWe offer: Competitive Salary $55,000 - $63,000+ per year, commensurate with Education and ExperienceGenerous paid holidays (~20 Days, including Spring Break & Winter Break)Individual Paid Time Off (on top of paid holidays)Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance401K Opportunities with matchingDiscounted tuition rates for employees are available (dependent on enrollment and budget)Low Teacher/Student RatiosPaid Training OpportunitiesCPR/First Aid CertificationProfessional and friendly work environmentCareer Path Opportunities Please apply using the link provided: https://circleccdc.bamboohr.com/careers/88 To learn more about our school, please visit: https://thechilddevelopmentcenter.org/