About this opportunity
Northstar Preschools lists this Childcare Teachers opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Northstar Preschools at Clear Lake is seeking nurturing, dependable, and energetic Childcare Teachers for our Infant, Toddler, and Two-Year-Old classrooms to join our team. Ideal candidates are passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a safe, loving, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and develop essential skills.
Position Responsibilities
Provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds.
Provide responsive, individualized care based on each child's developmental needs.
Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, including sensory play, music, movement, reading, and hands-on learning.
Maintain consistent daily routines, including feeding, diapering, toileting, rest, and transitions.
Practice active supervision and maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios at all times.
Use positive guidance and redirection to support children's social and emotional development.
Encourage independence, communication, and age-appropriate self-help skills.
Observe and document children's developmental progress.
Complete required daily reports, lesson plans, and classroom documentation.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom.
Communicate professionally with families about their children's daily experiences and developmental progress.
Collaborate with co-teachers and the administrative team.
Follow all Northstar Preschools policies and Texas Child Care Licensing requirements.
Qualifications Previous experience working with infants, toddlers, or two-year-olds preferred.
Previous childcare or early childhood education experience preferred.
CDA or early childhood education coursework is a plus.
Must be nurturing, patient, dependable, and passionate about working with young children.
Must be comfortable with diapering, feeding, toileting, and other age-appropriate caregiving responsibilities.
Must be able to lift, carry, bend, squat, and actively supervise children throughout the day.
Must work effectively as part of a classroom team.
Must meet all applicable Texas Child Care Licensing and center employment requirements.
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification as required.
What We Are Looking For
Our ideal Childcare Teachers are individuals who: Create warm, welcoming, and engaging classroom environments.
Understand that young children learn through play, exploration, repetition, and relationships.
Provide consistent routines, positive guidance, and individualized attention.
Communicate effectively with families and team members.
Take ownership of classroom responsibilities.
Are committed to helping every child feel safe, loved, supported, and ready to learn.
Northstar Preschools Values
Pursue Excellence • Lead by Serving • Promote Growth • Nurture Positivity • Take Ownership
At Northstar Preschools, we strive to help every child become creative, capable, and kind while providing families with dependable, high-quality care.
Hiring urgency: Within the next two weeks.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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