Childcare Teachers

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

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  Provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds.

  
  


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  Provide responsive, individualized care based on each child's developmental needs.

  
  


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  Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, including sensory play, music, movement, reading, and hands-on learning.

  
  


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  Maintain consistent daily routines, including feeding, diapering, toileting, rest, and transitions.

  
  


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  Practice active supervision and maintain appropriate teacher-to-child ratios at all times.

  
  


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  Use positive guidance and redirection to support children's social and emotional development.

  
  


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  Encourage independence, communication, and age-appropriate self-help skills.

  
  


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  Observe and document children's developmental progress.

  
  


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  Complete required daily reports, lesson plans, and classroom documentation.

  
  


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  Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom.

  
  


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  Communicate professionally with families about their children's daily experiences and developmental progress.

  
  


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  Collaborate with co-teachers and the administrative team.

  
  


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  Follow all Northstar Preschools policies and Texas Child Care Licensing requirements.
  
  

  
  

Qualifications

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  Previous experience working with infants, toddlers, or two-year-olds preferred.

  
  


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  Previous childcare or early childhood education experience preferred.

  
  


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  CDA or early childhood education coursework is a plus.

  
  


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  Must be nurturing, patient, dependable, and passionate about working with young children.

  
  


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  Must be comfortable with diapering, feeding, toileting, and other age-appropriate caregiving responsibilities.

  
  


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  Must be able to lift, carry, bend, squat, and actively supervise children throughout the day.

  
  


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  Must work effectively as part of a classroom team.

  
  


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  Must meet all applicable Texas Child Care Licensing and center employment requirements.

  
  


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  CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification as required.
  
  

  
  

What We Are Looking For

Our ideal Childcare Teachers are individuals who:

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  Create warm, welcoming, and engaging classroom environments.

  
  


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  Understand that young children learn through play, exploration, repetition, and relationships.

  
  


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  Provide consistent routines, positive guidance, and individualized attention.

  
  


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  Communicate effectively with families and team members.

  
  


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  Take ownership of classroom responsibilities.

  
  


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  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.