Role Overview
The Part-Time Floater will provide flexible support across various classrooms, ensuring children receive the care and attention they need. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy variety and working with children of different ages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support in various classrooms as needed.

• Assist teachers in the supervision and care of children.

• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.

• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
•At least 1 year of experience in a childcare or educational setting is preferred. Must meet Texas Licensing Requirements (including background checks, First Aid, and CPR).

Compliance Requirements:

• Texas Licensing Requirements (including background checks, First Aid, CPR certification, and any additional state-specific qualifications).

Role Overview
The Part-Time Teacher will be responsible for implementing curriculum, creating a positive learning environment, and ensuring the well-being of children. This position offers flexibility while providing valuable educational support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement age-appropriate educational activities.

• Ensure a safe and nurturing classroom environment.

• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and staff.

• Document developmental milestones and child progress.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in a childcare or preschool setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent

•Must meet Texas Licensing Requirements (including background checks, First Aid, and CPR).

Compliance Requirements:

• Texas Licensing Requirements (including background checks, First Aid, CPR certification, and any additional state-specific qualifications).

Role Overview
The PreK Teacher will lead classroom activities for children preparing for kindergarten. This role involves creating a dynamic learning environment where children develop foundational academic and social skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement a curriculum that fosters early literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

• Ensure safety and well-being of children at all times.

• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.

• Assess and track children’s progress through observation and documentation.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience working with preschool-age children in an educational setting is preferred.

• Must meet Texas Licensing Requirements (including background checks, First Aid, and CPR).

Compliance Requirements:

• Texas Licensing Requirements (including background checks, First Aid, CPR certification, and any additional state-specific qualifications).

Role Overview
The Teacher will be responsible for creating and leading age-appropriate learning activities for children. This role will involve working closely with a team to ensure each child’s educational, social, and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement engaging educational activities.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children.

• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and team members.

• Observe, assess, and document children’s progress and developmental milestones.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in a childcare or preschool setting is preferred.

• Must meet Texas Licensing Requirements (including background checks, First Aid, and CPR).

Compliance Requirements:

• Texas Licensing Requirements (including background checks, First Aid, CPR certification, and any additional state-specific qualifications).

Job Title: Childcare Cook & Bus Driver
Location: The Learner’s Nest Academy
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Childcare Cook & Bus Driver is responsible for preparing nutritious meals for children while ensuring safe and reliable transportation to and from school and center-related activities. This role is essential in supporting both the health and safety of our scholars.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen & Meal Preparation
· Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks in accordance with CACFP guidelines
· Follow weekly menus and ensure meals meet nutritional standards
· Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen at all times
· Properly store food and monitor inventory levels
· Adhere to all health and safety regulations
· Accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions as required

Transportation (Bus Driver Duties)
· Safely transport children to and from local schools
· Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections daily
· Ensure all children are properly signed in/out and accounted for at all times
· Maintain transportation logs and required documentation
· Follow all childcare transportation safety procedures and state regulations
· Keep the vehicle clean and in safe operating condition

Qualifications & Requirements

· High school diploma or equivalent
· Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
· Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
· Experience in food preparation (childcare or institutional setting preferred)
· Ability to meet state requirements for childcare transportation (including training)
· CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
· Food Handler’s Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Skills & Competencies

· Strong attention to safety and detail
· Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
· Dependable and punctual
· Positive attitude and team-oriented
· Ability to work in a fast-paced childcare environment

Work Schedule

· Monday – Friday (hours may vary based on center needs)
· Split schedule may be required (morning/afternoon driving routes)

Physical Requirements

· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
· Ability to stand for extended periods
· Ability to safely assist children on and off the vehicle

Position Summary

The Infant Teacher provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants while supporting their physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. This position ensures compliance with all licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and center policies.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and ensure the safety of infants at all times.

- Follow safe sleep practices and maintain proper staff-to-child ratios.

- Feed infants according to individual schedules and never prop bottles.

- Change diapers and meet each child's daily care needs.

- Implement age-appropriate curriculum and learning activities that support early literacy, language development, sensory exploration, and fine and gross motor skills.

- Engage infants through talking, reading, singing, tummy time, and interactive play throughout the day.

- Observe and document developmental milestones and daily activities.

- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom.

- Communicate daily with parents regarding their child's care and progress.

- Follow all licensing requirements and center policies.

- Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions.

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED required.

- Childcare experience preferred.

- CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).

- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and actively participate in classroom activities.

- Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Performance Expectations

- Maintain a safe and nurturing environment.

- Consistently implement curriculum and classroom activities with enthusiasm and creativity.

- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and positive teamwork.

- Support each child's growth and development through responsive and engaging care.

Position Summary
The Toddler Teacher provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that supports toddlers’ physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development. This position helps toddlers build independence, confidence, communication skills, and positive relationships while ensuring compliance with all licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and center policies.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and ensure the safety of toddlers at all times.

- Maintain proper staff-to-child ratios.

- Support toddlers with meals, diapering, toileting, handwashing, rest time, and daily routines.

- Implement age-appropriate curriculum and learning activities that support early literacy, language development, sensory exploration, social skills, and fine and gross motor development.

- Engage toddlers through talking, reading, singing, movement, outdoor play, and interactive play throughout the day.

- Encourage independence, self-help skills, sharing, and positive behavior.

- Observe and document developmental milestones and daily activities.

- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom.

- Communicate daily with parents regarding their child’s care and progress.

- Follow all licensing requirements and center policies.

- Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions.

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED required.

- Childcare experience preferred.

- CPR and First Aid Certification, or willingness to obtain.

- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and actively participate in classroom activities.

- Strong communication, patience, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Performance Expectations

- Maintain a safe and nurturing environment.

- Consistently implement curriculum and classroom activities with enthusiasm and creativity.

- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and positive teamwork.

- Support each child’s growth and development through responsive and engaging care.

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Position Summary
Ensure effective operation of the school as well as supervision of school staff. Manage delivery of quality early childhood education program. Hire and develop employees capable of educating preschool children. Build enrollment to operate school at capacity. Establish positive and ongoing communication with parents.

Implement curriculum and program philosophy; ensure child safety at all times, facility maintenance, oversee all operational functions of the school, demonstrate knowledge of legal regulations and standards.

Responsible for opening/closing of the school at least 90% of the time.

Planning & Execution:

- Responsible for ensuring our Safety Vision of “No One Gets Hurt”.

- Drives processes to prevent injuries and accidents; follows all procedures related to injuries and accidents if one should occur. Reports child injuries and hazards promptly.

- Ensures reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect to local child protective agency or abuse hotline as mandated by state law.

- Ensure appropriate teacher-child ratios and minimum state teacher qualifications are met.

- Establish an environment of learning by ensuring proper implementation of curriculum to maintain the integrity of the program.

- Communicate clearly, concisely and accurately with parents, staff, field management, other company personal and vendors in order to ensure effective operations at the school.

- Achieve and/or maintain appropriate certification and accreditation programs and efforts.

- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of state licensing and other applicable regulations by continually maintaining compliance.

- Manage the school in conformance with all state/local regulations and Company policies, procedures, programs and processes.

- Plan work schedules and supervise staff, assist in lesson planning, and evaluate staff’s performance.

- Follow mandated reporting requirements. Communicate with regulatory agencies in a prompt, proactive, positive and professional manner.

- Accurately maintain appropriate and required records on staff and children.

- Process compensation, benefits, and personnel-related actions, paperwork and documentation in efficient, timely manner.

- Properly maintain and administer all school financial and business related documentation.

- Prepare and forward reports and forms in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

- Maintains building equipment and grounds to ensure a safe environment that meets Company and state/local regulations.

- Maintains clean, safe and healthy environment thru scheduled cleaning and frequent visual checks.

- Coordinates equipment and/or facility repairs via established Company procedures; ensures timely completion of repairs to minimize any risk of injury to others.

- Ensure state and federal “Wage and Hour” employment laws are followed including: overtime payments, rest and meal periods.

- Keep fully apprised of all activities in the school and effectively resolve problems related to the management of the school or seek appropriate assistance from the District Manager.

- Function well in a fast-paced environment.

- As needed, assume essential functions of any and all school positions

Customer Service:

- Provide an exceptional childhood learning environment/quality child care service experience that exceeds customer expectations.

- Represent The Learner’s Nest Academy, Inc. and all of its brands by promoting and projecting a positive company image in a friendly and enthusiastic manner with families and visitors.

- Develop staff within the school to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

- Retain current families within the school while continuing to build new enrollment.

Leadership:

- Lead with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company culture, mission, vision and values.

- Create a positive enjoyable work environment; inspire trust and loyalty among all school staff.

- Strive to reduce employee turnover by creating and executing retention plans and strategies which result in a reduction of employee turnover.

- Model appropriate professional behavior in stressful situations, gather factual data, communicate with all appropriate individuals, and take appropriate and timely action; maintain confidentiality.

- Demonstrate a high level of standards and controls.

- Maintain an awareness of cultural diversity and incorporate cultural sensitivity in all school activities.

- Regular, in person attendance at designated company site is required to ensure necessary teamwork, personal interaction, and supervision.

Business Requirements:

- Analyze operating statements, school statistics, personnel reports, enrollment information, and other data, and take appropriate action to meet or exceed financial goals.

- Maintains accurate financial accounting of school operations and protects company monetary assets.

- Control and manage expenses, including labor costs while maintaining appropriate teacher-child ratios.

- Collect approved tuition fees in an efficient and tactful manner; maintain weekly tuition recording/reporting summaries.

- Ensure POS processes and procedures are performed as scheduled and required.

- Maximize school enrollment and sales revenue by implementing Company directed marketing programs and strategies; develop effective local marketing strategies and community relationships/partnerships using marketing resources/tools.

- Clearly understand and articulate brand positioning, company values and unique selling points of curriculum and school’s program offerings.

- Conduct compelling tours with prospective families and convert to enrollment and ensure all school staff are trained to appropriately manage school marketing.

Talent Management:

- Recruit, hire, train, develop and retain superior talent.

- Monitor and manage school staffing levels. Ensure management-level partner development and talent acquisition in order to achieve and maintain school operational requirements.

- Effectively manage employee performance by communicating clear expectations, establishing high standards, delegating appropriately, praising publicly and coaching privately.

Supervision:

Manage and direct school staff including recruitment, selection and development to achieve company goals and objectives. May spend 10% to 15% of the day covering a classroom.

Education / Experience:

- Must be Director qualified in Texas.

- Minimum High School Diploma. CDA preferred.

- Two (4) years in licensed childcare with at least one (2) years as Director in licensed childcare.

Specialized Training and/or Licensing:

- Must meet the qualifications to drive the Company vehicle.

Skills & Abilities (i.e. technical, organizations, knowledge, etc.):

- Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all essential functions of the job.

- Excellent customer service skills.

- Able to build successful relationships and have the ability to influence people at all levels.

- Proven track record of high performance and exceptional results.

- Able to lead and manage successfully.

- Skill in planning and organizing, able to meet strict deadlines.

- Effective oral and written communication skills.

- Able to define problems, and resolve them quickly and appropriately.

- Skill in efficiently handling conflict and complaints.

- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

- Computer literate, including proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Travel Percentage:

Approximately 5-10% drivable travel.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. Exposure to moderate hazards, childhood illnesses, heat/cold and noise.