PreK Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Required Qualifications

Please note: These requirements are non-negotiable for this position.

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a licensed child care facility required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must meet DFPS requirements for employment in a licensed child care center

Benefits/Perks

• Stable, year-round position with consistent scheduling
• Minimal to no weekend hours
• Supportive leadership team and established classroom structure
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Meaningful work supporting children and families in a high-quality early learning program

Job Summary

As a Pre-K Teacher at Rising Starz Child Care Center, you will help create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom where children can learn and grow. We are looking for an educator who values consistency, professionalism, teamwork, and strong relationships with children and families.

This role includes using Frog Street Curriculum and LilyPad, supporting children’s social-emotional growth through Conscious Discipline, maintaining classroom documentation, and upholding Rising Starz expectations along with DFPS Minimum Standards and Texas Rising Star quality practices.

This position is part of our commitment to strong classroom support and smaller group sizes so children receive the attention they need and teachers can do their best work. Student progress assessments are completed three times each school year in alignment with Pre-K Partnership expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences using Frog Street Curriculum
• Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging classroom
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Communicate with families in a professional and welcoming manner
• Document children’s learning through approved observations and classroom documentation
• Complete student progress assessments three times each school year
• Follow DFPS Minimum Standards and support Texas Rising Star expectations
• Maintain required classroom records, ratios, and daily compliance practices
• Work with leadership and team members to support classroom and program goals
• Model professionalism, reliability, and a strong team-centered attitude

Additional Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Positive, nurturing, and professional approach with children and families
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and initiative
• Ability to work well within an established team and classroom structure

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in a preschool classroom
• Experience in or familiarity with a Texas Rising Star program
• Familiarity with Frog Street Curriculum
• Familiarity with classroom documentation and school readiness practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking children and families

What Sets Our Team Apart

Our team goes beyond supervision. We are intentional, proactive, and grounded in the understanding that children must feel safe, connected, and supported before learning can take place.

We work together to create a structured, supportive environment where children can thrive and where staff can bring both professionalism and positive energy to the day. We value team members who are dependable, adaptable, and willing to step in where needed to support the team as a whole.