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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Observe and document children's developmental progress.

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

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom.

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

• Collaborate with co-teachers and the administrative team.

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

Qualifications

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

• Previous childcare or early childhood education experience preferred.

• CDA or early childhood education coursework is a plus.

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

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

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

• Must work effectively as part of a classroom team.

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

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

What We Are Looking For

Our ideal Childcare Teachers are individuals who:

• Create warm, welcoming, and engaging classroom environments.

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

• Provide consistent routines, positive guidance, and individualized attention.

• Communicate effectively with families and team members.

• Take ownership of classroom responsibilities.

• 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.