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.
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