Job Title: Teacher (Educational Child Care) (Infants, Toddlers, or Pre-K)
Location: Mission & McAllen sites
Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time
Are you a professional educator looking to join an elite team?
Are you an "A-Player" who believes child safety and 100% compliance are the minimum standard? Are you looking for a positive, drama-free culture where you will be respected, developed, and not have to pick up the slack for co-workers who are on their phones?
If you are a high-performing person who is serious about your work, we are the place for you.
Innovative Child Development Center is a high-excellence, high-accountability organization. We are not an "easy" place to work. We are a professional center, and we are looking for the best. We invest in our team and are committed to a culture built on mutual respect and a shared mission.
Our Non-Negotiables (Please Read Before Applying)
This is a high-accountability environment. To be successful here, you must be 100% on board with the following. We are upfront about these rules because the A-Players we hire live by them.
- Zero-Tolerance on Cell Phones: This is a 100% cell-phone-free workplace. For the safety and supervision of children, personal devices are not permitted in classrooms or on playgrounds. This is a non-negotiable policy.
- 100% Compliance: You must be able to follow all Texas Child Care Regulation (CCR) Minimum Standards, all the time, with no exceptions.
- Reliability: You must be on time, in uniform, and ready to work for every scheduled shift. We have a professional call-out policy that is strictly enforced.
We have a culture of developing staff and leaders - we will train the right candidate.
If you are an educator who feels relieved to see these rules, you are the person we are looking for.
The Innovative Difference: What We Offer
- A Professional, Drama-Free Culture: You will be surrounded by other high-performing "A-Players" who, like you, are committed to excellence.
- Leadership That Supports You: We provide clear expectations, consistent coaching, and all the supplies you need to be successful. We are leaders, not "bosses."
- Real Growth Opportunities: We are a leadership-focused organization and are committed to your professional and personal development.
- A Stable Schedule & Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay Supplement
- Excused Unpaid Time (UTO) for emergencies
Your Responsibilities as a Teacher:
- Maintain constant "sight and sound" supervision of all children, ensuring ratios are met at all times.
- Joyfully and energetically implement our approved curriculum and create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Professionally and warmly communicate with parents (verbally and via the Brightwheel app), logging all required activities.
- Adhere to all safety, hygiene, and CCR standards (e.g., proper diapering, handwashing, sanitation).
- Collaborate with your teaching team to create a positive, professional, and clean classroom environment.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older (Required).
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED (Required).
- Must pass a comprehensive, fingerprint-based DFPS & FBI background check (Required)
- Active First Aid & CPR certification (Preferred, but must be obtained upon hire).
How to Apply:
Step 1: Submit your Indeed resume.
Step 2: Qualified candidates will receive a follow-up message from us with a request to schedule a video call.
Innovative Child Development Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $8.00 - $11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
