Early Head Start Teacher

THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, INC; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc. seeks an Early Head Start Teacher for Washington EHS in San Marcos, Texas. This Regular Full-Time position runs Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with pay ranging from $15.45 to $22.58 hourly, commensurate with experience and education.

Reports to the Site Supervisor and serves infants and toddlers in a Head Start program. The educator designs and implements age-appropriate lessons, supports health, nutrition and developmental

Responsibilities

• Ensure that program policies, procedures and activities as defined in the agency policies and procedures.
• Conduct and document health, developmental, and nutrition screenings according to agency policies and procedures.
• Report all suspected Child Abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline and in accordance with agency policy.
• Ensure that curriculum and classroom environments are developmentally appropriate, maximize instructional time, including afternoon instruction.
• Ensure adult to child interactions are positive, appropriate and respectful.
• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum daily, ensuring required activities are included.
• Work as a team with other adults in the classroom.
• Complete documentation as directed in agency policies, including developmental assessments.
• Interact with parents respectfully and involve them as partners in education.
• Maintain relationships with community partners including ISDs, ECI, libraries, health care providers and volunteers.
• Comply with Head Start Performance Standards and other relevant regulations.
• Attend meetings and participate in professional development.
• Arrive on time and maintain designated hours; adapt to schedule and location changes as needed.
• Provide appropriate care for children including diapering/toileting procedures and maintaining a sanitized classroom.
• Assist with recruitment of parents and staff.
• Submit time sheets and mileage on time to supervisor.

Job description

MISSION

Helping Central Texas improve economic self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.

Job Vacancy #: 26-49

Program: Early Childhood Education

Position: Early Head Start Teacher

Location:

• Washington EHS - San Marcos, Texas

Status: Regular Full Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7AM-3PM

Salary: $15.45 - $22.58 Hourly

(commensurate w/experience & education)

Reports To: Site Supervisor

Date Posted: October 8, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

MISSION

Helping Central Texas improve economic self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.

STRATEGIC FUNCTION

Provides educational leadership to the classroom by designing and implementing classroom instruction and lesson plans appropriate to meet the individual needs of every child. Primary duty is to impart knowledge to children zero to three years of age. Secondary duty is to provide challenging appropriate educational activities.

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

• Lifelong Learning: Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
• Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
• Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
• High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
• Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
• Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
• Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
• Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.

Duties/Responsibilities

May include the following:

• Ensure that all program policies, procedures and activities as defined in the agency policies and procedures.
• Conduct and document all children’s health, developmental, and nutrition screenings according to agency policies and procedures.
• Report all suspected Child Abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 and in accordance with agency policy.
• Ensure that curriculum and classroom environments are developmentally appropriate in each class every day, and that lesson plans are maximizing instructional time, including afternoon instruction.
• Ensure that all adult to child interactions in the center are positive, appropriate and respectful according to the Head Start Program Guidance and Discipline Policies and Standards of Conduct, Conscious Discipline, and CLASS approach.
• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum in the class every day making sure that all required activities (ex. transportation, safety, and mental health) are included.
• Work as a team with other adults in the classroom so that children are primarily engaged inappropriate activities.
• Completes all documentation as directed in the agency policies and procedures including but not limited to developmental and behavioral screenings, assessments, and Texas School Ready! Project.
• Interact with parents respectfully and include them as partners in their children’s education.
• Maintain good relationships with community partners including but not limited to local ISDs, ECI, public libraries, health care providers and volunteers.
• Be familiar with and maintain compliance with all standards including but not limited to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Texas Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers, Texas School Ready! Project (if applicable), the State Department of Health Services, and local health, fire and safety agencies.
• Attend all meetings as required and participate in required professional growth opportunities.
• Remain compliant with all Child Care Licensing and agency standards with regard to professional development including but not limited to CPR & First Aid certification, Blood Borne Pathogens, child abuse and transportation.
• Arrives on time and works designated hours (unless otherwise specified by immediate supervisor).
• Flexibility with work schedule and location as needed based on program needs.
• Provide appropriate care for children including following appropriate diapering/toileting procedures, and maintaining a sanitized classroom, such as; hand washing, change of bedding, and sanitation of toys, equipment, and surfaces.
• Assist with recruitment of parents and staff.

General Indicators:

• Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.