Early Head Start Teacher

Child Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employer 401k match

Job summary

Child Inc in Austin, TX seeks an Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher to promote development for infants to 3-year-olds in a safe, supervised classroom. The role requires parental involvement to set long- and short-term goals for school readiness.

The position is 12-month, with CDA in infant/toddler development, an appropriate degree, and travel requirements. Employer-paid benefits include medical, disability, life, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• CDA with a focus on infant and toddler development required.
• Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood Education with infant and toddler development coursework, or related degree with equivalent coursework.
• Three (3) months of experience working with children infant to 3 years preferred.
• Must possess valid driver's license and insured automobile; ability to travel and attend overnight training.
• Must obtain a physical and TB skin test and must pass all criminal history background checks.

Responsibilities

• Promote social, emotional, intellectual, language and physical development of each child (infant-3 years).
• Involve parents in program planning and goal setting for readiness outcomes.
• Adhere to research-based, sound child development and early childhood education principles in curriculum.

Skills

CDA focus on infant/toddler

Experience with infants/toddlers

Education

Associate or Bachelors in Early Childhood Education with infant/toddler coursework

Job description

Where your work makes a lasting difference.

If you are seeking a challenge that is highly rewarding on both a personal and professional level; then consider a position with Child Inc where you will contribute to strengthening families and meeting the needs of children. Our employees are passionate about the work they do, in an environment where building success with others is the key to their own success and fulfillment. They are committed to professional excellence, compassionate about the families and individuals served, and supportive of their colleagues and the many volunteers who strengthen our efforts.

• Salary based on position, educational level and experience.
• Employer-paid insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability.
• Optional employee-paid insurance at group rates for additional life and AD&D.
• Education/training opportunities: financial assistance for formal and informal learning.
• Generous paid holiday schedule: comparable to public school calendar.
• Annual and sick leave accrual of one day/month of each.
• Retirement: shared-contribution 401K plans.

Professional Development Opportunities

Child Inc provides ongoing training to ensure that staff is highly qualified and effective in working with young children and their families and encourages efforts toward professional growth in all areas. A mix of seminars, community-led workshops, and formal higher education form the base of our agency’s continuing education program, to which is added an individualized professional development plan.

Child Inc offers a tuition program for approved classes and degree programs, and other assistance is available.

Full Time Austin, Texas, United States - 78754

Description

Position Purpose

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher has the primary responsibility to promote the social, emotional, intellectual, language and physical development of each child, ages infant-3 years, in a safe and supervised educational environment. The EHS Teacher must involve parents in every aspect of program, working with them to establish both long and short term goals that will assure the necessary readiness outcomes needed for school success. The EHS Teacher assures that the classroom curriculum adheres to research- based, sound child development and early childhood educational principles. (This is a 12-month position)

Minimum Qualifications

CDA with a focus on infant and toddler development required.

Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood Education with infant and toddler development coursework, or degree in a related field with coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education with infant and toddler development; preferred.

Three (3) months of experience working with children infant to 3 years preferred.

Must possess valid driver's license and insured automobile; ability to travel and attend overnight training.

Must obtain a physical and TB skin test and must pass all criminal history background checks.

Medical Insurance; low individual premiums

Child Inc employer paid benefits:

• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 2x the value of annual pay Life Insurance Policy
• Employee Assistance Program all paid for by Child Inc.
• 10% the value of your annual pay infused into your 401k by the company annually

Child Inc operates one Administrative Campus and multiple child development centers all located within Travis County.

The Office of Head Start (OHS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF), provides grants to Child Inc. to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services within Travis County. Child Inc operates one Administrative Campus and multiple child development centers all located within Travis County.

Child Inc’s procurement procedures are designed to be in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to 2 CFR § 200.318-326 and 7 CFR § 226.22. Child Inc conducts analyses to avoid the purchase of unnecessary or duplicative items and will consolidate or break out procurements to obtain a more economical purchase.

Upon signing of the contract, the successful vendor will be expected to sign a conflict-of-interest disclosure, payment policy, confidentiality notice, debarment or suspension status certification, and Child Inc’s waiver of liability.