Lead Teacher; 3 year old

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students. 

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives.  We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You’re likely beginning to see why we’ve been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work! 

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more. 

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

As the Lead Teacher in our 3-year-old classroom, we are seeking an energetic educator who enjoys creating magical moments that spark a lifelong love of learning in young children. Our Lead Teacher also brings understanding of valuing play and the learning that takes place while children explore and create. Our teachers help students develop the academic and social skills necessary for success in their future school endeavors. You have an innate ability to recognize and make the most of teachable moments that occur throughout the day. This is an onsite position requiring the successful candidate to work out of our North Austin headquarters five days a week. 

A Typical Day 

• Develop curriculum and daily lesson plans like Learning Without Tears, Frog Street and other plans that are based on each child’s development and the goals of The Corner School. 
• Provide positive guidance to help children develop the ability to be self-disciplined. 
• Collaborate with a supportive team of teachers throughout the year with fun events and professional development opportunities. 
• If you’re still reading, we’d love to meet you!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Practice accreditation standards and play a pivotal role in our school achieving national accreditation. 
• Direct the day-to-day functioning of the classroom. 
• Maintain cooperative and professional relationships with school staff and families. 
• Create and maintain a warm and creative atmosphere filled with empathy, compassion, and kindness. 

Skills For Success

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or other related field preferred. 
• Teacher certification a plus. 
• Relevant experience may substitute for education. 
• First Aid and CPR certification required. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice. 
• Must be able to meet physical demands of the role such as lifting, helping with toileting needs, and the ability to lead emergency evacuations. 

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren. 
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.  
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion panels; wellness seminars; and more. 
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year. 

Posting Notices

• The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority.  
• TASB is an equal opportunity employe