Lead Teacher, 2-Year-Olds
Reports to: School Director
Compensation: $16.80/hr/ Full-time
Responsibilities:
The Lead Teacher oversees the daily operations and educational activities for their assigned class.
Classroom duties:
Attend and supervise children at all times
Plan and implement daily activities and weekly lesson plans that align with the curriculum for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of ICDC
Prepare the learning environment for the classroom and coordinate during planning or via email with other teachers in the team for the implementation of the curriculum.
Prepare assessments for children in the class and work with Director and Assistant Director assigned to age group on better ways to gear the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, backgrounds, cultural diversity, individual style and pace of learning.
Maintain the assigned classroom clean, orderly and tidy keeping equal responsibilities with other teaches in class.
Provide weekly parent letters, informing families of ongoing activities, curriculum etc. Toddler classes provide daily communication and notes through our Procare app on class tablets.
Keep supplies organized for lesson plans, order supplies on time and within the budget assigned to the classroom.
Be responsible for ordered arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom, be responsible for the hallway bulletin boards in keeping with the curriculum theme.
Attend all staff meetings, events in the school, meet the teacher, open house, and any other major activities in the school.
Assume equal share of the housekeeping responsibility in the class with the other staff, to include keeping floor reasonable clean, cleaning tables, and cleaning bathrooms when needed, general pick up of the room, taking out the trash, serving snacks and lunches and take care of the children while napping.
Assume responsibility during major school cleaning times, sanitize toys, washing toys, closets, etc.
Provide 30 hours of professional development from the date of hire (and 24 additional for new employees) per year this could be conferences, training sessions, workshops, only 80% should be online
Have working knowledge of procedures regarding emergencies and discipline, as well as other child- related procedures as outline in ICDC Operation Policies.
Treat each child, family and staff member with dignity and respect.
Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to ICDC and Interfaith of the Woodlands at all times.
Additional responsibilities which support the overall operations of Interfaith Child Development Center and/or Interfaith of the Woodlands may be assigned.
Administrative Support:
Provide support in the office when needed if classes are canceled due to events.
Qualifications:
Experience teaching or caring for two-year-old children in a classroom or childcare setting.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This employer participates in E-Verify.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check, employment verification, and drug screening.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of State of Texas Licensing Minimum Standards
Ability to manage multi-age classrooms
Nurturing disposition
Work Location: In person
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am -3:30 pm
This position is year-round, including summers.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical demands: Standing, kneeling, sitting, stooping, crouching, reaching, walking,
Visual demands: reading and prolonged computer usage
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic and Voluntary Life + AD&D
Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
403(b) Retirement Plan with corporate matching up to 5%; requires one (1) year of employment
Paid Time Off
Bereavement and Jury/Court Duty Pay
Paid holidays
Mileage Reimbursement
Work with enthusiastic team members who have a passion for service!
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The employee has reviewed this description and agrees that he/she is fully able and can perform the duties and responsibilities listed above.
Reports to: School Director
Compensation: $16.80/hr/ Full-time
Responsibilities:
The Lead Teacher oversees the daily operations and educational activities for their assigned class.
Classroom duties:
Attend and supervise children at all times
Plan and implement daily activities and weekly lesson plans that align with the curriculum for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of ICDC
Prepare the learning environment for the classroom and coordinate during planning or via email with other teachers in the team for the implementation of the curriculum.
Prepare assessments for children in the class and work with Director and Assistant Director assigned to age group on better ways to gear the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, backgrounds, cultural diversity, individual style and pace of learning.
Maintain the assigned classroom clean, orderly and tidy keeping equal responsibilities with other teaches in class.
Provide weekly parent letters, informing families of ongoing activities, curriculum etc. Toddler classes provide daily communication and notes through our Procare app on class tablets.
Keep supplies organized for lesson plans, order supplies on time and within the budget assigned to the classroom.
Be responsible for ordered arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom, be responsible for the hallway bulletin boards in keeping with the curriculum theme.
Attend all staff meetings, events in the school, meet the teacher, open house, and any other major activities in the school.
Assume equal share of the housekeeping responsibility in the class with the other staff, to include keeping floor reasonable clean, cleaning tables, and cleaning bathrooms when needed, general pick up of the room, taking out the trash, serving snacks and lunches and take care of the children while napping.
Assume responsibility during major school cleaning times, sanitize toys, washing toys, closets, etc.
Provide 30 hours of professional development from the date of hire (and 24 additional for new employees) per year this could be conferences, training sessions, workshops, only 80% should be online
Have working knowledge of procedures regarding emergencies and discipline, as well as other child- related procedures as outline in ICDC Operation Policies.
Treat each child, family and staff member with dignity and respect.
Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to ICDC and Interfaith of the Woodlands at all times.
Additional responsibilities which support the overall operations of Interfaith Child Development Center and/or Interfaith of the Woodlands may be assigned.
Administrative Support:
Provide support in the office when needed if classes are canceled due to events.
Qualifications:
Experience teaching or caring for two-year-old children in a classroom or childcare setting.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This employer participates in E-Verify.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check, employment verification, and drug screening.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of State of Texas Licensing Minimum Standards
Ability to manage multi-age classrooms
Nurturing disposition
Work Location: In person
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am -3:30 pm
This position is year-round, including summers.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical demands: Standing, kneeling, sitting, stooping, crouching, reaching, walking,
Visual demands: reading and prolonged computer usage
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic and Voluntary Life + AD&D
Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
403(b) Retirement Plan with corporate matching up to 5%; requires one (1) year of employment
Paid Time Off
Bereavement and Jury/Court Duty Pay
Paid holidays
Mileage Reimbursement
Work with enthusiastic team members who have a passion for service!
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The employee has reviewed this description and agrees that he/she is fully able and can perform the duties and responsibilities listed above.
Job ID: 519191180
Originally Posted on: 4/29/2026
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