Toddler Room teacher

About the Role

We are seeking a warm, patient, and energetic Toddler Room Teacher to join our early childhood education team in McKinney, Texas. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children aged 12 to 36 months can explore, learn, and grow. You will lead daily routines, implement age-appropriate curriculum, and foster positive relationships with families to support each child's unique developmental milestones.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement daily lesson plans that promote sensory, motor, language, and social-emotional development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment that meets all Texas Child Care Regulation standards.
• Guide toddlers through daily routines including meals, diapering/potty training, rest time, and transition periods.
• Observe and document individual student progress, sharing regular updates and milestones with parents.
• Manage classroom behavior using positive guidance techniques and redirection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare center or preschool setting.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and fingerprinting required by the State of Texas.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand, walk, squat, and move frequently throughout the day.

Nice to Have

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers.
• Experience using childcare communication apps (such as Brightwheel or Tadpoles) to update families.

Benefits

• Child Care Discount