Job Description
Qualifications
RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated
Bachelor Degree in Child Development or related field required
Experience working with young children ages 3-5 required
Must demonstrate desire to work with young children, have general knowledge of normal growth and development
Must demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
Must agree with agency goals and philosophy and agree to work within their framework
Travel and Compliance
Must have a valid Texas driver's license
Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements
Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation
Ability to travel locally or out of town as required
Must successfully meet all compliance background check requirements for federal funding throughout employment
TB test and physical examination required every two years
Work requires normal physical effort with minimal lifting requirements of items weighing 50 pounds or less
Manual dexterity/coordination
Benefits
ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (13) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!
ChildCareGroup’s Generous Health and Wellness Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Telemedicine at no cost
401(k) with a company match
Paid Time Off
(12) Paid Company Holidays
Responsibilities
You will serve as a team member in an assigned Pre-K classroom
Responsible for planning and implementing programs for children ages 3-5
The Lead Teacher provides a learning environment that is safe, comfortable and healthy in order to enhance growth and development
Also responsible for implementing classroom program in compliance with CCG standards, Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, and local and state licensing standards
PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day
TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals
Manages classroom environment, and works with co-teacher in the classroom to set and meet classroom goals
Provides an attractive physical environment with functional learning centers that are appropriate for preschool children
Works in partnership with co-teacher in planning, preparation, and implementation of work with children appropriate to development level based on best practices in early childhood education; includes implementing curriculum, completing child assessments, maintaining records, etc
Plans activities for children in classroom that support the child’s individual needs as determined by information attained through the LAP-3 child assessment tool
Responsible for incorporating data from child assessment in all areas of instruction
Becomes familiar with routine of the classroom in which he/she may work
Submits reports, paperwork, and lesson plans in timely manner
Develops positive relations with children and their families
Develops positive relationships with co-teacher and fellow staff members
Treats children, parents, and staff with respect and represents CCG in a positive manner to all
Conducts parent meetings, home visits and parent conferences as required
Responsible for general safety, indoors and outdoors
Reports hazardous situations to the CCG staff member in charge
Ensures that daily sanitation standards are maintained
Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start of Greater Dallas and Redelearner Database within the introductory period of employment
ChildCareGroup will train the employee to effectively access and use these systems
Participates in the entry process of child into care giving group
Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned
Assists in the inventory of and requests for equipment and supplies
Demonstrates effective decision making
Performs other duties as assigned
Mileage reimbursement is offered when applicable
Job description
M ake an Impact as a Lead Preschool Teacher
You will serve as a team member in an assigned Pre-K classroom. Responsible for planning and implementing programs for children ages 3-5. The Lead Teacher provides a learning environment that is safe, comfortable and healthy in order to enhance growth and development. Also responsible for implementing classroom program in compliance with CCG standards, Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, and local and state licensing standards .
Why work for ChildCareGroup?
Founded in 1+01, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed.
ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (13) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!
You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values:
SERVICE – Lead with a servant’s heart
PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day
INTEGRITY – Do what is right
RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated
INCLUSION – Value individual differences
TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals
Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions
• Manages classroom environment, and works with co-teacher in the classroom to set and meet classroom goals
• Provides an attractive physical environment with functional learning centers that are appropriate for preschool children.
• Works in partnership with co-teacher in planning, preparation, and implementation of work with children appropriate to development level based on best practices in early childhood education; includes implementing curriculum, completing child assessments, maintaining records, etc.
• Plans activities for children in classroom that support the child’s individual needs as determined by information attained through the LAP-3 child assessment tool. Responsible for incorporating data from child assessment in all areas of instruction.
• Becomes familiar with routine of the classroom in which he/she may work. Submits reports, paperwork, and lesson plans in timely manner.
• Develops positive relations with children and their families. Develops positive relationships with co-teacher and fellow staff members. Treats children, parents, and staff with respect and represents CCG in a positive manner to all.
• Conducts parent meetings, home visits and parent conferences as required .
• Responsible for general safety, indoors and outdoors. Reports hazardous situations to the CCG staff member in charge. Ensures that daily sanitation standards are maintained .
• Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start of Greater Dallas and Redelearner Database within the introductory period of employment. ChildCareGroup will train the employee to effectively access and use these systems.
• Participates in the entry process of child into care giving group
• Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities
• Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned
• Assists in the inventory of and requests for equipment and supplies
• Demonstrates effective decision making
• Performs other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
• Bachelor Degree in Child Development or related field required
• Experience working with young children ages 3-5 required
• Must demonstrate desire to work with young children, have general knowledge of normal growth and development
• Must demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
• Must agree with agency goals and philosophy and agree to work within their framework
Travel and Compliance
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license
• Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements
• Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation
• Ability to travel locally or out of town as required
• Mileage reimbursement is offered when applicable
• Must successfully meet all compliance background check requirements for federal funding throughout employment
Physical Demands
• TB test and physical examination required every two years
• Work requires normal physical effort with minimal lifting requirements of items weighing 50 pounds or less
• Visual attention
• Manual dexterity/coordination
ChildCareGroup’s Generous Health and Wellness Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine at no cost
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• (12) Paid Company Holidays
• And more!
Become a part of the team that supports the education and assistance of over 50,000 lives per year in Texas!
ChildCareGroup is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated
Bachelor Degree in Child Development or related field required
Experience working with young children ages 3-5 required
Must demonstrate desire to work with young children, have general knowledge of normal growth and development
Must demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
Must agree with agency goals and philosophy and agree to work within their framework
Travel and Compliance
Must have a valid Texas driver's license
Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements
Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation
Ability to travel locally or out of town as required
Must successfully meet all compliance background check requirements for federal funding throughout employment
TB test and physical examination required every two years
Work requires normal physical effort with minimal lifting requirements of items weighing 50 pounds or less
Manual dexterity/coordination
Benefits
ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (13) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!
ChildCareGroup’s Generous Health and Wellness Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Telemedicine at no cost
401(k) with a company match
Paid Time Off
(12) Paid Company Holidays
Responsibilities
You will serve as a team member in an assigned Pre-K classroom
Responsible for planning and implementing programs for children ages 3-5
The Lead Teacher provides a learning environment that is safe, comfortable and healthy in order to enhance growth and development
Also responsible for implementing classroom program in compliance with CCG standards, Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, and local and state licensing standards
PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day
TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals
Manages classroom environment, and works with co-teacher in the classroom to set and meet classroom goals
Provides an attractive physical environment with functional learning centers that are appropriate for preschool children
Works in partnership with co-teacher in planning, preparation, and implementation of work with children appropriate to development level based on best practices in early childhood education; includes implementing curriculum, completing child assessments, maintaining records, etc
Plans activities for children in classroom that support the child’s individual needs as determined by information attained through the LAP-3 child assessment tool
Responsible for incorporating data from child assessment in all areas of instruction
Becomes familiar with routine of the classroom in which he/she may work
Submits reports, paperwork, and lesson plans in timely manner
Develops positive relations with children and their families
Develops positive relationships with co-teacher and fellow staff members
Treats children, parents, and staff with respect and represents CCG in a positive manner to all
Conducts parent meetings, home visits and parent conferences as required
Responsible for general safety, indoors and outdoors
Reports hazardous situations to the CCG staff member in charge
Ensures that daily sanitation standards are maintained
Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start of Greater Dallas and Redelearner Database within the introductory period of employment
ChildCareGroup will train the employee to effectively access and use these systems
Participates in the entry process of child into care giving group
Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned
Assists in the inventory of and requests for equipment and supplies
Demonstrates effective decision making
Performs other duties as assigned
Mileage reimbursement is offered when applicable
Job description
M ake an Impact as a Lead Preschool Teacher
You will serve as a team member in an assigned Pre-K classroom. Responsible for planning and implementing programs for children ages 3-5. The Lead Teacher provides a learning environment that is safe, comfortable and healthy in order to enhance growth and development. Also responsible for implementing classroom program in compliance with CCG standards, Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, and local and state licensing standards .
Why work for ChildCareGroup?
Founded in 1+01, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed.
ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (13) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!
You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values:
SERVICE – Lead with a servant’s heart
PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day
INTEGRITY – Do what is right
RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated
INCLUSION – Value individual differences
TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals
Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions
• Manages classroom environment, and works with co-teacher in the classroom to set and meet classroom goals
• Provides an attractive physical environment with functional learning centers that are appropriate for preschool children.
• Works in partnership with co-teacher in planning, preparation, and implementation of work with children appropriate to development level based on best practices in early childhood education; includes implementing curriculum, completing child assessments, maintaining records, etc.
• Plans activities for children in classroom that support the child’s individual needs as determined by information attained through the LAP-3 child assessment tool. Responsible for incorporating data from child assessment in all areas of instruction.
• Becomes familiar with routine of the classroom in which he/she may work. Submits reports, paperwork, and lesson plans in timely manner.
• Develops positive relations with children and their families. Develops positive relationships with co-teacher and fellow staff members. Treats children, parents, and staff with respect and represents CCG in a positive manner to all.
• Conducts parent meetings, home visits and parent conferences as required .
• Responsible for general safety, indoors and outdoors. Reports hazardous situations to the CCG staff member in charge. Ensures that daily sanitation standards are maintained .
• Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start of Greater Dallas and Redelearner Database within the introductory period of employment. ChildCareGroup will train the employee to effectively access and use these systems.
• Participates in the entry process of child into care giving group
• Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities
• Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned
• Assists in the inventory of and requests for equipment and supplies
• Demonstrates effective decision making
• Performs other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
• Bachelor Degree in Child Development or related field required
• Experience working with young children ages 3-5 required
• Must demonstrate desire to work with young children, have general knowledge of normal growth and development
• Must demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
• Must agree with agency goals and philosophy and agree to work within their framework
Travel and Compliance
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license
• Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements
• Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation
• Ability to travel locally or out of town as required
• Mileage reimbursement is offered when applicable
• Must successfully meet all compliance background check requirements for federal funding throughout employment
Physical Demands
• TB test and physical examination required every two years
• Work requires normal physical effort with minimal lifting requirements of items weighing 50 pounds or less
• Visual attention
• Manual dexterity/coordination
ChildCareGroup’s Generous Health and Wellness Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine at no cost
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• (12) Paid Company Holidays
• And more!
Become a part of the team that supports the education and assistance of over 50,000 lives per year in Texas!
ChildCareGroup is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lead Preschool Teacher | West Dallas position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Dallas offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.