Assistant Teacher Early Childhood NAEYC Preschool

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Assistant Teacher!
Austin, Texas
Are you passionate about helping young children learn and grow? The Child Development Center is looking for a caring and energetic Early Childhood Teacher to join our team! We provide a supportive, play-based environment where teachers and children thrive.
About CDC: We are a NAEYC-accredited, 4-star Texas Rising Star preschool in Southwest Austin. As an established non-profit preschool, our primary focus is on children, families, and staff. We serve infants through pre-K.
This position is Monday - Friday and could possibly work with all age groups. Must be available to work 9:30am - 6:00pm.
This role is a year-round, non-exempt position. This position starts immediately.
The ideal candidate will bring creativity, warmth, and professionalism to the classroom while providing a safe and engaging environment for children to grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively.
As part of our commitment to our teachers, we provide:
Low teacher/student ratios
Each class is staffed with a lead teacher and two assistant teachers
Continuous classroom support and dedicated Education Administrators
Generous paid holidays each year (~21 Days, including Spring Break & Winter Break) with additional individual PTO
$22-23 per hour, commensurate with education and experience
Excellent Benefits package including health insurance (a portion of premiums paid by employer), vision, and dental
Potential childcare discounts
Continued professional growth and training
Matched 401K program (after 1st year of employment)
Generous paid parental leave (after 3rd year of employment)
You should:
Have at least one (1) year of classroom experience in early childhood
Have a passion for creating a nurturing, safe, and supportive learning environment that is stimulating and conducive to learning
Have a love for children and the desire to make a difference in their lives
Have a commitment to maintaining professionalism
Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse teachers and administrators
Have patience, creativity, and strong communication skills
Have an ability to adapt to various teaching styles and children's needs
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage children in a group setting
Be reliable, professional, and have a strong work ethic
Duties Include:
Collaborating with Lead Teacher to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum that follows the standards for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Texas Rising Star.
Collaborate with the Lead Teacher regarding assessments, classroom materials, and specific child skill development.
Supporting children’s learning by implementing the lesson plan.
Communicating with families both verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain strong communication with parents/guardians.
Build positive relationships with families and co-teachers.
Serve as a positive role model for all the children.
Encourage language development through developmentally appropriate activities, songs, questions, books, and other means.
Active engagement with students and participation in classroom activities at all times.
Maintaining an organized and clean classroom environment is conducive to play-based learning.
Participate in professional development and training opportunities.
Qualifications:
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred: Associates in Early Childhood or a CDA; a Bachelor's in Education or Early Childhood is a huge plus
Required: At least 1 year of classroom experience in early childhood
Candidates must meet all Texas DFPS and HHSC requirements and must pass state and national criminal background checks.
Must be able to lift/carry 25-30+ pounds
Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time
Must be able to move, bend, reach, and physically navigate the classroom as required for daily operations
General computer proficiency
To learn more about the CDC, please visit our website:
https://thechilddevelopmentcenter.org/

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No