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/