Childcare Teacher

About Bright Start Learning Academy

Bright Start Learning Academy is a growing early childhood education center dedicated to providing children with a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

We are looking for a dependable, caring, energetic, and professional Childcare Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate understands that working in childcare is more than simply supervising children. Our teachers help create meaningful learning experiences, encourage positive behavior, build relationships with families, and provide a safe and loving classroom environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Childcare Teacher, you will be responsible for providing quality care and age-appropriate learning experiences for the children in your classroom.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide attentive, nurturing, and dependable care to children.
• Supervise children at all times and maintain a safe classroom environment.
• Follow daily classroom schedules and lesson plans.
• Plan and participate in age-appropriate educational activities.
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Assist children with meals, snacks, diapering, toileting, handwashing, and other daily routines as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.
• Follow all health, safety, sanitation, and childcare regulations.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents and guardians.
• Observe and communicate children’s developmental progress and behavioral concerns.
• Complete required classroom documentation and records.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers and administration.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development.
• Assist with maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of the center.
• Follow Bright Start Learning Academy policies and procedures.
• Perform other childcare-related duties as assigned.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Loving, patient, and nurturing.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Responsible and trustworthy.
• Energetic and able to stay engaged with young children throughout the day.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Professional when communicating with parents, coworkers, and management.
• Able to remain calm and patient when handling challenging behaviors.
• Willing to learn and accept coaching and feedback.
• Committed to providing quality care and education.
• Someone who genuinely enjoys working with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred/required based on position requirements.
• Previous childcare or early childhood education experience preferred.
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or school-age children is a plus.
• Must be willing and able to complete required background checks and childcare training.
• Must meet applicable Texas childcare employment requirements.
• Must be able to safely perform the physical responsibilities of working with young children, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and assisting children as needed.

Entry-level candidates who are passionate about working with children are encouraged to apply if they meet the position requirements.

Schedule

Monday–Friday

Applicants must be able to work a consistent schedule during the center’s operating hours.

No weekend availability is required for this position.

Compensation

$10–$13.50 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and position responsibilities.

Why Join Bright Start Learning Academy?

At Bright Start Learning Academy, we believe our teachers are an important part of creating a positive experience for every child and family.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work in a growing childcare center.
• Make a positive impact on children’s lives.
• Develop your early childhood education skills.
• Receive training and professional development opportunities.
• Work as part of a team.
• Grow with our center and take advantage of future advancement opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who will show up consistently, take their responsibilities seriously, and treat every child with patience, kindness, and respect.

If you are dependable, passionate about children, and ready to be part of a growing childcare team, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply

Please submit your Indeed application and resume. Qualified candidates may be contacted for a phone screening followed by an in-person interview.

Bright Start Learning Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $10.00 - $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of professional childcare experience do you have?
• Which age groups have you worked with?

Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School-age
None

• Are you available to work Monday–Friday on a consistent schedule?
• Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
• Are you willing to complete all required background checks and childcare training?
• Why do you want to work in childcare?
• Tell us about a time you handled a challenging behavior from a child.
• What would you do if a child in your classroom was crying continuously and would not calm down?
• Are you comfortable with diapering, toileting assistance, feeding, cleaning, and other daily childcare responsibilities?
• How would your previous employer describe your attendance and reliability?

Work Location: In person