Toddler Lead Teacher

Position Type:
Teaching Early Childhood

Date Posted:
7/17/2026

Location:
Sheldon Early Learning Center
Primary Purpose:

Implement childcare programs and assure that each child is well cared for and safe. Provide routine care for infants and children in an instructional setting.


Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

CDA required(once being employed)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read and verbally communicate with children, staff, and parents

Ability to work with groups of children in a positive manner

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Effective organizational and communication skills

Ability to relate to children and adults with courtesy, respect, acceptance, compassion, and patience

Experience:

Some experience in an infant/childcare setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Plan, prepare materials, and implement daily learning activities for children.
2. Conduct age-appropriate activities for children in care including but not limited to reading to children and teaching simple painting, drawing, crafts, and songs.
3. Observe and monitor children's play activities.
4. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom including organizing and storing toys, materials, and personal items belonging to children.
5. Clean and sanitize furniture, equipment, toys, and linens.
6. Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas. Prepare snacks, ensuring safe handling of food for children.
7. Help keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

Student Management

1. Supervise and ensure safety and security of children in the classroom, on outings, and to and from outside play areas.
2. Assist children with all physical functions such as feeding, diapering, toileting, walking, and standing.
3. Make director aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
4. Observe and document developmental progress of children.

Safety

1. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
2. Follow district safety protocols and emergency protocols.
3. Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.

Other

1. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
2. Participate in staff development activities to improve job performance and meet state childcare licensing standards.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

17. Supervise and support instructional assistants by providing clear direction, modeling effective instruction, assign daily responsibilities and monitor performance.


Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard classroom and nursery equipment such as toys, playgrounds, multiple-rider strollers, etc. Personal computer and printer.

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking, climbing, lifting, balancing, and handing or moving materials

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent exposure to bodily fluids

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in the presence of children.

*Minimum Salary $14.83 hourly
*Salary is commensurate with experience
*Works 210 Day Calendar
* Please note that this role requires in-person attendance and is not eligible for remote work.

Sheldon ISD will accept applications for this position through June 22, 2026. After this date, applications will continue to be accepted in the event a suitable candidate is not identified. If no viable candidate is selected from the initial applicant pool, applications submitted after June 22nd will be reviewed in five-day intervals until a candidate is recommended for hire.