Benefits/Perks

Stable, year-round position with consistent scheduling
Minimal to no weekend hours
Supportive leadership team and established classroom structure
Opportunities for growth and professional development within a high-quality program
Meaningful work supporting children and families in a strong early learning environment

Job Summary
As a Pre-K Teacher at Rising Starz Child Care Center, you will help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom where children can learn and grow. We are looking for an educator who values consistency, professionalism, teamwork, and strong relationships with children and families.

This role includes implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences using Frog Street Curriculum, supporting children’s social-emotional growth within a classroom culture rooted in Conscious Discipline, maintaining classroom documentation, and upholding Rising Starz expectations along with DFPS Minimum Standards and Texas Rising Star quality practices. This role is part of our commitment to maintaining strong classroom support and smaller group sizes so children receive the attention they need and teachers can do their best work. Student progress assessments are completed three times each school year in alignment with Pre-K Partnership expectations.

Responsibilities

Create and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences using Frog Street Curriculum
Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom environment
Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development
Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
Maintain daily communication with families in a professional and welcoming manner
Document children’s learning through approved classroom documentation and observations
Complete student progress assessments three times each school year in alignment with Pre-K Partnership expectations
Follow DFPS Minimum Standards and support Texas Rising Star expectations
Maintain required classroom records, ratios, and daily compliance practices
Work collaboratively with leadership and team members to support classroom and program goals
Model professionalism, reliability, and a strong team-centered attitude

Qualifications

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required in alignment with our Pre-K Partnership expectations
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 2 years of previous experience in a preschool or licensed childcare setting
Must meet DFPS requirements for employment in a licensed childcare center
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Positive, nurturing, and professional approach with children and families
Strong work ethic, dependability, and initiative
Ability to work well within an established team and classroom structure

Preferred Qualifications

3 or more years of experience in a preschool classroom
Experience in a Texas Rising Star program
Familiarity with Texas Rising Star quality practices
Familiarity with classroom documentation and school readiness practices
Ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking children and families

What Sets Our Team Apart
Our team goes beyond supervision. We are intentional, proactive, and grounded in the understanding that children must feel safe and loved before learning can take place.

We believe early childhood classrooms should be full of connection, encouragement, and meaningful engagement. We work together to create a structured, supportive environment where children can thrive and where staff can bring both professionalism and positive energy to the day. Every role in our school contributes to that mission, and we value team members who are dependable, adaptable, and willing to step in where needed to support the team as a whole.

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