Early Childhood Teacher

Greater East Texas Community Action; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 19,975 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Forgiveness

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A community service organization in Tyler, Texas, is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to implement a valid curriculum in a safe, fun learning environment for preschool-aged children. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Early Childhood Education and a positive, energetic personality. This position offers beneficial perks including Student Loan Forgiveness and comprehensive insurance plans.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Requires a positive and energetic demeanor.
• Must have the ability to observe multiple activities and children simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Implement a valid and reliable curriculum for preschool-aged children.
• Provide a safe environment to prevent injuries.
• Promote good health and nutrition.

Skills

Positive, motivating, and energetic personality

Professionalism

Ability to observe multiple activities/children simultaneously

Decision-making regarding classroom operations

Education

A.A. or B.A. degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field

Job description

GETCAP Culture

Helping people help themselves and each other. GETCAP provides a variety of services that advance the self-sufficiency & general well-being of low-income East Texas households, through private & public partnerships.

Salary: $14.50- $20.00 - Depending on Education

Nacogdoches, TX

THIS POSITION BEGINS JANUARY 5, 2026.

Job Position Description

Responsible for implementing a valid and reliable curriculum while providing a safe, healthy, fun learning environment for preschool-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment to prevent and reduce injuries.
• Promote good health and nutrition and help to provide an environment that contributes to the prevention of illness.
• Provide opportunities for children to understand, acquire and use verbal and non‑verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings.
• Provide experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative abilities.
• Help each child to know, accept and take pride in himself and to develop a sense of independence.
• Help children learn to get along with others and encourage feelings of empathy and mutual respect among children and adults.
• Provide an environment in which children can learn and practice behaviors that are appropriate and acceptable individually and in a group.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A.A. degree or B.A. degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field.
• Positive, motivating, and energetic personality.
• Professionalism and can be flexible in a changing environment.
• Ability to observe multiple activities/children simultaneously.
• Ability to make decisions regarding classroom operations.

Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.