Early Head Start Teacher (0-3): Shape Ready Learners

HS-COOLWOOD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Department of Education (HS-COOLWOOD) in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Teacher for Early Head Start to provide developmentally appropriate learning activities for children ages 0-3 and to ensure compliance with Head Start standards and licensing requirements.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) with 18 ECE credit hours, or an Associate with 18 ECE credits, or a CDA credential, and will partner with families

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (PG E-5); or
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with at least 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education (PG E-4); or
• Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (PG E-3); or
• Enrolled in an Infant Toddler CDA program with coursework completed within 12 months of hire date and CDA credential achieved within 24 months of hire date (PG E-2).

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

Early Head Start

Communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or related field with 18 ECE credits

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education with 18 ECE credits

Infant Toddler CDA credential

Enrolled in Infant Toddler CDA program with coursework within 12 months

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harris County Department of Education (HS-COOLWOOD) in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Teacher for Early Head Start to provide developmentally appropriate learning activities for children ages 0-3 and to ensure compliance with Head Start standards and licensing requirements.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) with 18 ECE credit hours, or an Associate with 18 ECE credits, or a CDA credential, and will partner with families