Toddler Teacher
hace 18 días
Carrollton
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Employee discounts, • Free uniforms, • Paid time off Benefits/Perks • Stable Full-Time position with consistent scheduling, • Minimal to no weekend hours, • Supportive leadership and established classroom structure, • Opportunities for growth and professional development, • Meaningful work supporting children and families during a critical stage of early developmentJob Summary As a Full-Time Toddler Teacher at Rising Starz, you will help create a safe, calm, and nurturing classroom for children ages 18 months to 30 months. This role is a strong fit for someone who values consistency, professionalism, responsive caregiving, and strong relationships with children, families, and coworkers. This position supports toddlers through daily routines, early language development, social-emotional growth, and growing independence. You will help children feel secure, supported, engaged, and encouraged as they learn routines, manage big feelings, and build confidence. Work Schedule This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The scheduled workday is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with a lunch break. Responsibilities • Provide attentive, nurturing care in a safe and responsive classroom, • Support meals, diapering/toileting routines, naps, transitions, and daily routines, • Use Frog Street Curriculum to support early learning and development, • Encourage early language, social-emotional growth, self-help skills, and independence, • Engage children through meaningful interactions, play, and age-appropriate learning, • Observe and respond to each child’s developmental needs, cues, and routines, • Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers, • Maintain family communication, classroom records, daily logs, and required documentation, • Follow DFPS Minimum Standards and support Texas Rising Star expectations, • Work collaboratively with leadership and coworkers, • Model professionalism, reliability, and flexibilityQualifications, • High school diploma or GED required, • Minimum 1 year of experience in a toddler classroom or licensed Child Care Center required, • Meets DFPS requirements for employment in a licensed Child Care Center, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, • Dependable, patient, nurturing, and professional, • Able to work within an established classroom structure, • This role includes lifting, carrying, sitting on the floor, bending, and active supervision throughout the dayPreferred Qualifications, • 2 or more years of experience in a toddler classroom or licensed Child Care Center, • Experience with Texas Rising Star quality practices, • Familiarity with Frog Street Curriculum, • Familiarity with classroom documentation, developmental milestones, and licensing standards, • Ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking children and families, • Child Development Associate credentialWhat Sets Our Team Apart Our classrooms go beyond supervision. We are intentional, proactive, and grounded in the understanding that children must feel safe and loved before learning can take place. We create structured, supportive classrooms full of connection, encouragement, and meaningful engagement. We value staff who are dependable, adaptable, and willing to step in where needed. Application Details & Next Steps We are actively reviewing applications for this position. Qualified candidates are encouraged to complete our teacher application here: https://form.jotform.com/260475363739062 After your application is reviewed, qualified candidates may be contacted to schedule an interview. Final employment is based on application review, interview, reference checks, employment eligibility, and completion of required onboarding documents.