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Employment Application 2026
⭐ Join the Rising Starz TeamAt Rising Starz Child Care Center, we are looking for passionate early childhood educators who genuinely love, respect, and care for children of all ages. Our teachers create safe, engaging, play-based learning environments and bring patience, positivity, dependability, and professionalism to the classroom each day. We value team members who communicate well, work together, and are committed to ongoing training, professional development, and meeting Licensing, Texas Rising Star, National Accreditation Commission, and Rising Starz program standards. Most importantly, our teachers understand that our work is not only about caring for children, but also about serving and strengthening the families in our community.💜 Why Join Rising Starz?We believe great teachers deserve to feel valued, supported, and invested in. We provide professional development, continued training, classroom support, and opportunities for growth in an environment where your skills, ideas, and contributions matter.Come grow with a team that invests in you while you make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Name:
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First Name
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Cell number
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
List of any other name you have used
First Name
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Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Driver's License #
Email Address:
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example@example.com
State:
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SS#
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List of any other cities or states you have lived in for the past 5 years
(SS# is optional but necessary for background checks; by filling out the information, you are permitting us to run a criminal background check)
I can present you with proof of your U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the US
Employment Positions Request
Are you looking for part-time (30 hours or less) or full-time (40 hours per week)?
(Schedule Availability Statement)
- Our hours of operation are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Employee work schedules may fall within these hours based on the center's operational needs. Schedule preferences cannot be guaranteed.
Desired Pay per hour $
Is this a flexible rate
Yes
No
Experience Level
Experience Level Options
None or less than 2 years with children in a licensed childcare facility.
2 years or more working in a licensed child care facility (must provide resume showing two years of experience)
Education
I would be able to present evidence of your GED or High School Diploma
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If hired, do you have education beyond a GED or HS Diploma
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Yes
No
I currently hold a CDA or an associate's degree in early childhood education.
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Yes
No
CDA Program / College / University:
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School address:
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
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State / Province
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Qualifications & Workplace Expectations
Please answer honestly. You do not need to know everything before joining our team. We value applicants who are willing to learn, grow, and follow our program expectations.
Can you maintain regular, dependable attendance and report to work on time?
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What is your experience with Texas Child Care Licensing requirements?
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Experienced
Some knowledge/training needed
New, but willing to learn
CPR & First Aid:
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Currently certified
Expired/will renew
Not certified/will obtain
Safety & Child Protection
I understand and will follow all child abuse and neglect reporting requirements.
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I can meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting up to 40 lbs., working on the floor, moving throughout classrooms and playgrounds, and actively supervising children.
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Have you ever been terminated, asked to resign, or not allowed to return to a position working with children?
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Have you ever been the subject of a child abuse or neglect investigation by Child Care Licensing, CPS, or another agency?
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No
Have you ever been charged with or convicted of a criminal offense involving a child?
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Yes
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Professional Practice
Positive guidance, redirection, and age-appropriate behavior support
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Comfortable/Experienced
Basic/May need training
Limited/Willing to learn
Professional communication with families about children's care, development, and behavior.
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Comfortable/Experienced
Basic/May need training
Limited/Willing to learn
Following Frog street curriculum, classroom routines, and daily schedules
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Comfortable/Experienced
Basic/May need training
Limited/Willing to learn
Technology skills for communication and documentation with a tablet:
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Comfortable/Experienced
Basic/May need training
Limited/Willing to learn
Professional Growth & Expectations
Are you willing to complete required training, accept coaching and feedback, protect confidential information, and follow Rising Starz policies and professional expectations?
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Yes
No
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Getting to Know You
Before we meet, we would like to learn a little more about you. There are no perfect answers. Please answer in your own words. Your responses help us learn about your personality, work style, and how you approach learning, teamwork, and working with children.
1. Tell us about yourself. What are three words that describe you best, and why?
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2. What makes you want to work with young children? What do you enjoy most about it, and what do you think will be most challenging?
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3. Tell us about a time a supervisor gave you feedback that was difficult to hear. How did you respond, and what did you do with the feedback?
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4. Imagine you have your day planned and your supervisor asks you to work in another classroom with a different age group. What would your first reaction be, and how would you handle the change?
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5. Tell us about something you did not know how to do when you started a job. What did you do to learn it?
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6. Tell us about a mistake you made at work. How did you handle it, and what did you learn from it?
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7. Tell us about a time you worked with someone whose personality or work style was very different from yours. How did you make it work?
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8. What is something that can frustrate you at work? How do you keep that frustration from affecting your work or the people around you?
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9. If we asked your previous supervisor what you were really good at, what do you think they would say? What would they say you still need to work on?
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10. If you joined Rising Starz, what would you hope to learn, improve, or accomplish during your first year with us?
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Recent Job History
Name of location of past employment
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Job Title:
Managers Name:
First Name
Last Name
Reason for leaving:
Time employed:
Name and Location of past employement
Rate of pay for position $
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Job Title:
Managers Name:
First Name
Last Name
Reason for leaving:
Time employed:
Rate of pay for position $
Name and location of past employement
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Job Title:
Managers Name:
First Name
Last Name
Reason for leaving:
Time employed:
Rate of pay for position $
(By giving the information, you are giving permission for a Rising Starz staff member to contact the past employer. Please make sure the references are available to be contacted.)
Personal References
Please provide
three references
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one must be a current or former coworker
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1. Name:
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email:
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example@example.com
Relationship:
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How long have you known them?
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2. Name:
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First Name
Last Name
Phone:
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email:
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example@example.com
Relationship:
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How long have you known them?
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3. Name:
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First Name
Last Name
Phone:
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Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email:
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example@example.com
Relationship:
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How long have you known them?
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Note: Some applicants may be denied employment solely on the grounds of a conviction of a criminal offense. The date of the offense, the nature of the offense, including any significant details that affect the description of the event, and the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position(s) applied for may, however, be considered.) Note: The company complies with the ADA and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. It is possible that a hire may be tested on skill/agility and may be subject to a medical examination conducted by a medical professional.)
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Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants forEmployment at Certain Child Care Operations
The following affidavit is offered to satisfy the requirement of Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0563, in accordance with Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code Section 132.001.
Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.0563 requires an applicant for a position of employment at a General Residential Operation, Licensed Child Care Center, School-Age Program, Before and After-School Program, Licensed Child Care Home, and Registered Child Care Home to complete and submit, to the employing entity, this pre-employment affidavit disclosing whether the applicant has ever been charged with, adjudicated for, or convicted of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
This affidavit should be completed by the applicant during the application process and does not require notarization. The applicant may attach additional documentation to this form to support that a
charge
the applicant lists below was determined to be
false
(e.g., copy of the associated police report, certified copy of a court document, or extra pages which list all relevant facts), but this form must be completed in its entirety.
I swear or affirm the following:
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I have never been charged with, adjudicated for, or convicted of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
I have been charged with, adjudicated for, or convicted of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor. The following are all relevant facts pertaining to the charge, adjudication, or conviction:
List all relevant facts for each
charge
, including whether the charge was determined to be
true
or
false
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none
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Charge:
The charge was determined to be:
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True
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Charge:
The charge was determined to be:
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List all relevant facts for each adjudication. Examples of facts include but are not limited to: details about the incident, responding law enforcement agency and date of the adjudication. If you do not have any adjudications, write none.
List all relevant facts for each conviction. Examples of facts include but are not limited to: details about the incident, responding law enforcement agency and date of the conviction. If you do not have any convictions, write none.
Declaration of Applicant
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. I understand that failure to disclose the information required by this affidavit is grounds for termination of employment.
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