Early Childhood Teacher Jobs in Texas

Early Childhood Teacher jobs in Texas are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in public school districts, Head Start programs, licensed childcare centers, and university-affiliated lab schools at every level from classroom assistant through lead teacher and program director. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor the largest hiring volumes, where employers such as KIPP Texas Public Schools, La Petite Academy, and Dallas Independent School District maintain ongoing early childhood pipelines. The most in-demand specialties in Texas are Pre-K through kindergarten instruction, special education integration, and bilingual or dual-language early childhood programming. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles101+
Top employerSpring Independent School District
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring56
Work type96% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Early Childhood Education Teacher
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Early Childhood Education Teacher
Amazing Grace Learning Academy
Athens, Texas
Curriculum Design
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
$11 - $13/hr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Early Childhood Substitute Teacher
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Early Childhood Substitute Teacher
Lionheart Children's Academy
Carrollton, Texas
Educational Administration
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
$15 - $18/hr
Associate's degree in early childhood education
501-1,000

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Consultant, Early Childhood Special Education
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Consultant, Early Childhood Special Education
Education Service Center, Region 20 [ESC-20]
San Antonio, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$6,327 - $7,118/yr
On-Site
Teaching Certification

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Educational Assistant Iii - Early Childhood Special Education (Title I)
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Educational Assistant Iii - Early Childhood Special Education (Title I)
Round Rock ISD
Round Rock, Texas
Educational Administration
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
$18.75 - $22.6/hr
Associate's degree

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Early Childhood Teacher
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Early Childhood Teacher
Messiah Lambs ECD
Plano, Texas
Curriculum Design
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Early Childhood Teacher Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
10 jobs
San Antonio
9 jobs
Spring
4 jobs
Keller
3 jobs
McAllen
3 jobs
Katy
2 jobs
Waco
2 jobs
Tyler
2 jobs

Early Childhood Teacher Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Spring Independent School District7 open roles
McAllen Independent School District3 open roles
ESC Region 112 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in early childhood teacher jobs across Texas.

  • Active Texas educator certification or Child Development Associate credential recognized in Texas
  • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field
  • Experience working with children ages birth through eight in a licensed setting
  • Knowledge of Texas Pre-K guidelines and developmentally appropriate instructional practices
  • Ability to pass a Texas criminal background check through the Department of Family and Protective Services
  • Strong communication skills and bilingual English-Spanish proficiency preferred for many Texas districts

Early Childhood Teacher Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a early childhood teacher in Texas?

To teach in a Texas public school early childhood program, you must hold a valid Texas teaching certificate issued by the State Board for Educator Certification, which requires completing an approved educator preparation program and passing the relevant TExES certification exams, including the Early Childhood through Grade 3 exam. Private childcare centers and Head Start programs often accept candidates with a Child Development Associate credential or a degree in early childhood education or child development in place of full state certification.

How much do early childhood teachers make in Texas?

Early childhood teachers in Texas earn a median of about $33,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $26,430 for the lowest 10% to over $49,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire early childhood teachers in Texas?

Employers hiring early childhood teachers in Texas right now include Spring Independent School District, McAllen Independent School District, and ESC Region 11, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's large urban school districts, federally funded Head Start grantees, and national childcare chains all maintain active early childhood hiring pipelines throughout the year.

Which Texas cities have the most early childhood teacher jobs?

Houston, Austin, and San Antonio have the most early childhood teacher openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas lead because of their sheer population size and the density of large independent school districts, Head Start programs, and national childcare operators, while San Antonio's concentration of military families and bilingual communities drives strong demand for credentialed early childhood teachers year-round.

Are there remote early childhood teacher jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. About 4% of early childhood teacher openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on and classroom-centered the work is by nature. The portions of the role most likely to shift to remote settings are curriculum development, early intervention consulting, and instructional coaching positions that don't require direct daily supervision of children.

How can I get hired as a early childhood teacher in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a teacher's aide or paraprofessional role in a Texas public school district or Head Start center while working toward your Child Development Associate credential or Texas teaching certificate. Large Texas districts such as Houston ISD and Dallas ISD post paraprofessional openings that don't require prior classroom experience, and many offer tuition-assistance programs to help aides earn full certification. Volunteering or completing a practicum at a university-affiliated lab school in Texas also builds the documented hours that hiring managers look for in first-time applicants.

Where can I find and apply to early childhood teacher jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to early childhood teacher jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from school districts, Head Start programs, childcare centers, and other employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials below and apply directly.

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