Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
ChildCareGroup · Mesquite, TX · Yesterday
EducationFull-time
Why Join ChildCareGroup
Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families.
Why This Role Matters
The Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher plays a key leadership role in creating responsive, nurturing environments for children birth to three. This position provides classroom oversight, guides instructional practices, and ensures high-quality programming aligned with CCG standards, Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, and all licensing regulations. As a team leader, you help shape the classroom culture, support staff development, and build strong partnerships with families.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the management of a safe, organized, developmentally appropriate classroom environment with functional learning centers for infants and toddlers.
- Plan and implement developmentally aligned activities using RC3, including curriculum development, child assessments, and documentation.
- Build strong, positive relationships with children and families, participating in conferences, parent meetings, and required home visits.
- Provide guidance and indirect supervision to classroom staff while ensuring routines, safety practices, and sanitation standards are consistently met.
- Complete required reports, documentation, and database entries (training provided) while collaborating with teams to support daily operations.
What You Bring
- Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Associate’s Degree in child development or a related field.
- One-year experience working with young children ages birth to three.
- Knowledge of early childhood development and a strong desire to work with infants and toddlers.
- Reliable, punctual attendance, strong communication skills, and alignment with CCG’s mission, vision, and values.
- Integrity, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively within agency standards and philosophy.