Early Head Start Teacher (0-3) – Inspire Young Minds

HS-LA PORTE; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Department of Education is seeking a Teacher for Early Head Start (0-3 yrs) in La Porte, TX. The role focuses on providing enriching activities to support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in young children.

Starting immediately, the position requires ECE credentials (e.g., Bachelor’s or CDA) and strong collaboration with families, staff, and community partners to promote school readiness and compliance with program standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Early Childhood Education with 18 credit hours in ECE (PG E-5) or equivalent.
• Associate degree in ECE with 18 credit hours (PG E-4).
• Infant Toddler CDA credential (PG E-3).
• Enrolled in an Infant Toddler CDA program with CDA within 24 months of hire date (PG E-2).
• Knowledge of Early Head Start philosophy and Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP).
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Role modeling a sound knowledge of program mission/goals, philosophy, and child growth and development practices.
• Screen assigned children within the first 45 days of enrollment.
• Create an instructional environment that is engaging, positive and interactive.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and individualized goals based on the curriculum.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to support individual instruction, monitor progress, and share information with parents.
• Maintain adequate supervision to ensure children’s health, welfare, and safety.
• Conduct semi-annual home visits and parent-teacher conferences to discuss the child's individual progress and solicit parent input on goals for children.
• Work collaboratively with parents, colleagues, and community partners to support HCDE Early Head Start’s school readiness goals for children, families and the community.
• Ensure that children’s files are complete and accurate.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

DAP knowledge

Communication

Software literacy

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Infant Toddler CDA credential

Enrolled in Infant Toddler CDA program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harris County Department of Education is seeking a Teacher for Early Head Start (0-3 yrs) in La Porte, TX. The role focuses on providing enriching activities to support intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in young children.

Starting immediately, the position requires ECE credentials (e.g., Bachelor’s or CDA) and strong collaboration with families, staff, and community partners to promote school readiness and compliance with program standards.