Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

Child Care Group

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Dallas, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher manages a developmentally appropriate classroom environment while providing instructional guidance and supervision to staff. They are responsible for building positive relationships with families and ensuring all programming meets licensing and agency standards.

Qualifications

You have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate's Degree in child development or a related field, coupled with at least one year of experience working with children from birth to three. You possess knowledge of early childhood development and demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Child Development Associate (CDA)

RC3

Head Start Performance Standards

NAEYC criteria

Job Description

Why Join ChildCareGroup

Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. 

Why This Role Matters

The Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher plays a key leadership role in creating responsive, nurturing environments for children birth to three. This position provides classroom oversight, guides instructional practices, and ensures high‑quality programming aligned with CCG standards, Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, and all licensing regulations.

As a team leader, you help shape the classroom culture, support staff development, and build strong partnerships with families.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the management of a safe, organized, developmentally appropriate classroom environment with functional learning centers for infants and toddlers.
  • Plan and implement developmentally aligned activities using RC3, including curriculum development, child assessments, and documentation.
  • Build strong, positive relationships with children and families, participating in conferences, parent meetings, and required home visits.
  • Provide guidance and indirect supervision to classroom staff while ensuring routines, safety practices, and sanitation standards are consistently met.
  • Complete required reports, documentation, and database entries (training provided) while collaborating with teams to support daily operations.

What You Bring

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Associate’s Degree in child development or a related field.
  • One-year experience working with young children ages birth to three.
  • Knowledge of early childhood development and a strong desire to work with infants and toddlers.
  • Reliable, punctual attendance, strong communication skills, and alignment with CCG’s mission, vision, and values.
  • Integrity, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively within agency standards and philosophy.

ChildCareGroup is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Child Care Group

Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup is the North Texas area's oldest and largest provider of comprehensive early childhood programs and services. We TEACH children and parents, we TRAIN early childhood professionals, and we ASSIST families. Using a holistic, two generation approach, we educate young children and support their parents on a path to greater well-being and self sufficiency. Each year, our programs and services impact the lives of over 40,000 children, parents and early childhood educators across 12 Texas counties. For information about our programs and services, please visit ChildCareGroup.org Interested in a career with ChildCareGroup? Please visit https://childcaregroup.org/contact-us/join-our-team
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