Preschool Teacher - Lil Ranger Nation Child Care Center

Preschool Teacher
- Lil Ranger Nation Child Care Center

Greenwood Independent School District, Greenwood ISD
- Midland, Texas Open in Google Maps Greenwood Independent School District , and Region 18 Education Service Center Consortium

Job : 5262486

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title:
Preschool Teacher
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 3 to 5 years. This role supports the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of each child in accordance with the Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers and Greenwood Independent School District.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to read and verbally communicate with children, staff, and parents
• Ability to work with groups of children in a positive manner
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective organizational and communication skills
• Ability to relate to children and adults with courtesy, respect, acceptance, compassion, and patience

Experience:

• Experience in an infant/childcare setting

• Assist in planning, preparing materials, and implementing daily learning activities for children
• Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that support children's development across all learning domains.
• Maintain compliance with all Texas Child Care Licensing standards, including supervision, ratios, and safety practices.
• Establish and maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment.
• Assist in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to ensure smooth transitions, coverage, and program consistency

Student Management

• Supervise and ensure safety and security of children in the classroom, on outings, and to and from outside play areas.
• Foster a positive classroom culture that promotes inclusion, independence, and respectful behavior.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Observe and assess children’s development and maintain accurate documentation for progress reports and parent-teacher conferences.

Safety

• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency protocols.
• Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.

Other

• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and required training hours per licensing guidelines.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding their child’s growth and daily experiences.

None

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard classroom and nursery equipment such as toys, playgrounds, multiple-rider strollers, etc. Personal computer and printer.

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking, climbing, lifting, balancing, and handing or moving materials

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent exposure to bodily fluids

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in…