Center for Transforming Lives·Pantego, Texas
The Child Care Teacher provides responsive caregiving and inclusive learning experiences to support school readiness and developmental outcomes. They are responsible for implementing lesson plans and maintaining a high-quality environment aligned with Texas early learning guidelines.
Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance 401(k) Dental insurance Parental leave SUMMARY The Child Care Teacher is responsible for supporting school readiness and monitoring developmental outcomes while providing responsive caregiving and developmentally appropriate and inclusive learning experiences for enrolled children. The Child Care Teacher is also responsible for creating and supporting a positive, high-quality early learning environment. The overall educational emphasis of the classroom is in alignment with the Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards; the Texas Early Learning Guidelines and PreK guidelines.
● Articulating and demonstrating sound early childhood principles and best practices. ● Cares for child or children in a daycare facility, attending to their personal needs. ● Observes and monitors play activities or amuse children by reading to or playing games with them. ● Communicating effectively with children, families, and staff. ● Implementing lesson plans, routines, and curriculum. ● Demonstrating professionalism in decision-making and leadership.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ● Child Development Associate (age-specific, or all level) ● Preferred: Associate degree in early childhood education or related field (12 hours of ECE) or higher.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES ● Articulate and demonstrate sound early childhood principles and effective teaching practices for children. ● Actively supervise and ensure the health, well-being, and safety of children. ● Implement age-appropriate lesson plans, effectively implement curriculum components with fidelity, and inclusively scaffold instructional support to meet children’s individual needs. ● Facilitate family engagement experiences and complete two parent conferences per year. ● Effectively communicate and partner with children, families, and staff to implement school readiness strategies. ● Ensure classroom activities and interactions (including transitions) are age and developmentally appropriate and aligned with Texas Early Learning Guidelines and/or Texas PreK Guidelines. ● Coordinate other classroom staff and classroom volunteers in the daily routine. ● Implement positive decision-making strategies that affect the operation, care, and education of children within the classroom, demonstrating professionalism and leadership in appearance and demeanor.
Candidates should hold a Child Development Associate certification, with a preference for an Associate degree in early childhood education or a related field. Proficiency in early childhood principles and the ability to facilitate family engagement are required.
Market context
In Texas, child care teachers are commonly needed in licensed early childhood settings, where staffing depends on meeting state and local regulatory requirements. This role is competitive because employers often look for candidates who are at least 18, can pass a background check, and have experience in a licensed program; the ability to lift up to 35 lbs may also matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and experience before applying.
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