Early Head Start Teacher

Child, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision

Dental

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance 2x annual pay

Employee Assistance Program

401k match 10%

Gym membership subsidy

Job summary

Child, Inc. seeks an Early Head Start Teacher to support development across social, emotional, language, cognitive and physical domains for infants to 3 years old in a structured program. The role emphasizes parent involvement to set short and long-term goals for school readiness.

The teacher will ensure adherence to research-based early childhood principles within a safe, supervised classroom and participate in ongoing training. This is a 12-month position.

Qualifications

• CDA with infant/toddler focus required.
• Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in Early Childhood Education with infant and toddler coursework, or related degree with coursework equivalent to ECE with infant/toddler development; preferred.
• Three months of experience with children aged infant to 3 years preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver's license and insured vehicle; ability to travel and attend overnight training.
• Must pass criminal history background checks.

Responsibilities

• Promote social, emotional, intellectual, language and physical development for infants to 3 years.
• Involve parents in program planning and goal setting for readiness outcomes.
• Ensure classroom curriculum adheres to research-based early childhood principles and standards.
• Maintain a safe, supervised learning environment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

CDA with infant/toddler focus

AS/BA in Early Childhood Education

Job 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish 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.

Benefits

Medical Insurance; low individual premiums

Child Inc employer paid benefits:

• Vision
• Dental
• 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
• $300 a year for gym memberships