About This Role
Join the support team at Converse Christian School & Early Learning Center in Floresville, TX as a Lead Toddler Teacher. This role pays $13 – $16/Hr and requires relevant professional experience.
At Floresville Early Education Academy, we nurture the whole child in a high-quality early learning environment, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. The Lead Toddler Teacher crafts a structured, engaging, and nurturing classroom for 12-month to 36-month-olds.
This role focuses on supporting early language development, social-emotional growth, and independence through intentional teaching practices aligned with the Frog Street Toddler Curriculum and high-quality standards of Texas Rising Star (TRS), NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), and Cognia.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
- Create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for toddlers
- Implement the Frog Street Toddler Curriculum with fidelity, including daily lesson plans and intentional teaching strategies
- Support social-emotional development, including positive guidance, routines, and transitions
- Promote early language development through conversation, reading, and interactive activities
- Maintain a daily schedule that balances active play, rest, meals, and learning experiences
- Ensure active supervision and full compliance with DFPS Minimum Standards, Texas Rising Star, NAEYC, and Cognia expectations
- Observe, assess, and document children’s developmental progress
- Build relationships with families through daily communication and conferences
- Lead and support assistant teachers to ensure consistency and high-quality care
- Participate in ongoing professional development and continuous quality improvement efforts
Requirements
- Must meet all DFPS licensing requirements
- Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices aligned with NAEYC standards
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or higher preferred
- Candidates without a CDA must be willing to obtain one within 6 months of employment
- Understanding of toddler development, behavior guidance, and classroom management strategies
- Experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare or early education setting preferred
- Ability to implement curriculum and assessment aligned with Texas Rising Star and Cognia frameworks
- Patient, energetic, and nurturing approach to working with toddlers
- Strong classroom management and positive guidance skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Organized, dependable, and proactive
- Requires lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, sitting on the floor, and active participation in play and routines
- Requires maintaining visual and auditory supervision at all times
Benefits
Common Questions
What is the education required for this position?
There are no education requirements for this position.
What does this position pay?
This Lead Toddler Teacher role pays $13 to $16/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Converse Christian School & Early Learning Center located?
Converse Christian School & Early Learning Center is located at 88 Sandbox Lane, Floresville, TX