Early Head Start Educator: Nurturing Infants & Toddlers

South Plains Community Action Association, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Plains Community Action Association, Inc. in Lubbock, TX is seeking Early Head Start Teachers to provide a safe, stimulating learning environment for preschool children while partnering with families.

Responsibilities include planning learning experiences, maintaining safety, supporting social and emotional development, and coordinating with Site Leader and parent meetings; some night/weekend work may be required, with appropriate transportation and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA credential and training in early childhood development.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience teaching preschool children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and management.
• Embrace parent as primary educator and support attachment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to balance duties, prioritize and meet timelines.
• Available for night and weekend work.
• Must submit to TB tests and pass drug/alcohol tests.
• Must pass regular criminal/background history checks.
• Reliable self-transportation and valid Texas driver's permit.
• Adhere to program dress code.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement learning experiences for children's intellectual and physical development.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Support the social and emotional development of children.
• Encourage family involvement in Head Start programs.
• May fill in for Site Leader as needed.
• Attend parent meetings, orientations, and special functions.
• Report accidents/illnesses immediately and document details.
• Demonstrate awareness of cultural and community issues.
• Maintain discipline during transportation.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Parent engagement

Education

CDA credential

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

South Plains Community Action Association, Inc. in Lubbock, TX is seeking Early Head Start Teachers to provide a safe, stimulating learning environment for preschool children while partnering with families.

Responsibilities include planning learning experiences, maintaining safety, supporting social and emotional development, and coordinating with Site Leader and parent meetings; some night/weekend work may be required, with appropriate transportation and background checks.