Early Head Start Teacher

Child Start Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision

Dental

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance Policy

Employee Assistance Program

401k contribution

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

A nonprofit early childhood education organization is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher in Austin, Texas. This 12-month role involves promoting the development of children aged infant to 3 years, engaging parents in educational goals, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates must hold a CDA, preferably have an Associate or Baccalaureate Degree, and experience with young children. The position offers various benefits including medical insurance and a gym membership allowance.

Qualifications

• CDA credential focusing on infant and toddler development is required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred in relevant fields.
• Two years' experience working with children ages infant to 3 years is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and insured automobile are required.
• Must pass physical, TB test, and criminal history checks.

Responsibilities

• Promote social, emotional, intellectual, language and physical development of infants to 3 years.
• Involve parents in setting long and short-term educational goals.
• Ensure adherence to sound child-development principles in the curriculum.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

Certified Director Associate (CDA)

Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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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 the 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 ensures that the classroom curriculum adheres to research‑based, sound child‑development and early childhood educational principles.

(This is a 12‑month position)

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Director Associate (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.
• Two years of experience working with children infant to 3 years preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Must possess a 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.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance; low individual premiums.

Child Inc Employer Paid Benefits

• Vision
• Dental
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 2× the value of annual pay Life Insurance Policy
• Employee Assistance Program all paid for by Child Inc.
• 10% of the value of your annual pay infused into your 401k by the company annually
• $300 a year for gym memberships