Early Childhood Teacher (PK)

id='p426_'>Early Childhood Teacher (PK) JobID: 426

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Preschool Teacher

Date Posted:

7/9/2026

Location:

CHINA ELEMENTARY

Date Available:

08/03/2026

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2026-2027 Pre-K Teacher

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, patient, and dedicated Pre-K Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the minds of our youngest learners (ages 35) by creating a safe, nurturing, and highly engaging classroom environment. You will design and implement a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that aligns with the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines, ensuring every child is socially, emotionally, and academically prepared for Kindergarten.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum Management

• Lesson Planning: Develop and execute daily lesson plans that foster cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development using hands-on, play-based learning.
• Texas Standards Alignment: Structure activities around the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines (covering social-emotional skills, language/communication, emergent literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies).
• Assessment: Conduct ongoing, authentic assessments of child progress (e.g., portfolios, checklists, and observations) to track development and differentiate instruction.
• Classroom Environment: Maintain a vibrant, clean, organized, and print-rich classroom environment with clearly defined interest areas (learning centers).

Child Safety & Well-being

• Supervision: Ensure constant, visual supervision of all children at all times, prioritizing their physical and emotional safety.
• Licensing Compliance: Adhere strictly to Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Child Care Regulation standards and minimum standards.
• Health & Hygiene: Teach and model healthy habits, including proper handwashing, and oversee snack/meal times and bathroom transitions.

Family & Community Engagement

• Communication: Maintain open, regular communication with parents and guardians through daily reports, newsletters, or digital communication apps.
• Conferences: Conduct parent-teacher conferences to share progress, celebrate milestones, and collaborate on developmental goals.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent AND a National Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, OR an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with a valid Texas Educator Certificate (e.g., Core Subjects: Early ChildhoodGrade 6).
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience working with children aged 35 in a licensed child care center or public school setting.

Certifications & Requirements

• Must pass a comprehensive Texas HHS fingerprint-based criminal background check.
• Must possess (or be willing to obtain within 30 days of hire) valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must complete the required pre-service training hours as mandated by Texas Child Care Regulation.

Essential Skills

• Deep understanding of early childhood development milestones.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Infinite patience, high energy, and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Strong classroom management techniques rooted in positive guidance and redirection.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 35-40 pounds.
• Ability to sit on the floor, bend, stoop, squat, kneels, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to move quickly to respond to an emergency situation.
• Comfortable spending time outdoors daily on the playground in various Texas weather conditions.