Early Head Start Teacher

Child, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; 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 stipend

Job summary

Child, Inc. in Austin, Texas is looking for an Early Head Start Teacher responsible for the growth of children aged infant to 3 years. This role entails working closely with parents to set developmental goals while adhering to established educational principles.

The ideal candidate will have a CDA, preferably with a degree in Early Childhood Education, and bilingual skills. Benefits include medical insurance, vision, and dental coverage, alongside a gym membership stipend.

Qualifications

• CDA with a focus on infant and toddler development required.
• 2 years of experience working with children infant to 3 years preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a physical and pass TB test.

Responsibilities

• Promote the development of children ages infant-3 years in a supervised environment.
• Involve parents in program aspects and establish readiness outcomes.
• Ensure curriculum adheres to sound child development principles.

Skills

CDA focusing on infant and toddler development

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate or Baccalaureate Degree 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.
• 2 years 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