3 Year Old Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Now Hiring: Preschool 3 Year Old Lead Teacher

We're Hiring a Lead Teacher for Our 3-Year-Old Classroom!

Do you have a passion for helping young children learn through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships? We'd love to meet you!

A New Day Child Development Center is looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Lead Teacher to join our amazing team in our 3-year-old classroom .

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with preschool-aged children
• A positive attitude and a genuine love for children
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Dependable, organized, and a team player
• CDA or higher education in Early Childhood Education is preferred (or a willingness to obtain one)

What we offer:

• Supportive leadership that values our teachers
• Small class sizes and a collaborative team environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Texas Rising Star 4-Star program committed to high-quality early education
• A beautiful setting where children and teachers thrive

If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're looking for a place where you can make a lasting difference in children's lives while being appreciated as part of a family—we'd love to hear from you!

A New Day Child Development Center

4828 Bee Creek Road

Spicewood, TX 78669

Responsibilities:

• Create a warm, nurturing, and engaging classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to learn.
• Plan and implement daily lesson plans using the Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum .
• Conduct ongoing observations and assessments using Teaching Strategies GOLD and use the results to guide lesson planning.
• Foster children's development in language, literacy, math, science, social-emotional skills, and physical development through hands-on learning experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom that meets licensing and Texas Rising Star standards.
• Supervise children at all times to ensure their health, safety, and well-being.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members through open, professional communication.
• Complete daily documentation, attendance, incident reports, and parent communication through Brightwheel .
• Work collaboratively with the assistant teacher to ensure a smooth and successful classroom environment.
• Guide children using positive behavior management techniques while modeling kindness, respect, and patience.
• Maintain classroom materials and learning centers, rotating activities to keep children engaged and challenged.
• Prepare for and participate in family conferences, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure all classroom activities comply with Texas Child Care Licensing and Texas Rising Star standards.
• Support toilet training as needed while encouraging independence and self-help skills.
• Maintain accurate classroom records, portfolios, and required documentation.
• Assist with meal service, playground supervision, rest time, and daily classroom routines.
• Encourage children's curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and independence through intentional teaching.
• Serve as a positive role model by maintaining professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Help mentor and support assistant teachers while promoting a collaborative team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the children, families, and the overall program.

Qualifications:

• Passion for early childhood education.
• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Must pass background checks.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Our ideal candidate would have a child development associates credential or be willing to get one.

• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development

• Why Join Us?

  Supportive and family-like work environment

  Opportunities for growth and professional development

  Make a lasting impact in children’s lives

  Paid Time Off

A New Day Child Development Center blends high-quality education with genuine care and strong family connections. Unlike many childcare options, A New Day holds a Texas Rising Star 4-Star accreditation - the highest rating available.

The center also places a strong emphasis on character development, teaching honesty, compassion, and respect alongside academics. We believe preparing children for life is just as important as preparing them for school.

At A New Day Child Development Center , our philosophy is simple yet profound: early childhood education lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Every child is seen as capable, curious, and unique - and our role is to nurture that natural love of discovery.

Our teaching approach combines developmentally appropriate practice with intentional instruction, ensuring children grow in every area:

• Whole-child focus: Supporting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Balanced learning: A thoughtful mix of play-based experiences and structured activities helps children build independence while gaining essential school-readiness skills.
• Character development: Values such as compassion, honesty, and respect are woven into daily routines, making character-building as important as academics.
• Family partnerships: Recognizing parents as a child’s first teachers, we foster strong connections with families to create consistency between home and school.

Aligned with Texas Rising Star standards, A New Day offers small teacher-to-child ratios and intentional curriculum planning. The center uses the Teaching Strategies Curriculum, one of the top early childhood programs in the country. This framework emphasizes developmentally appropriate milestones and allows teachers to understand and support each child’s individual needs.