Early Head Start Teacher - Fountain Plaza

Child Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 71,663,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k contribution

Job summary

Child Inc is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher in Austin, TX for a full-time position. The role focuses on promoting development in infants to 3-year-olds within a nurturing classroom and requires active parent involvement for goal setting.

The candidate should have CDA with infant/toddler focus, an associated or bachelor’s degree in ECE (or related with equivalent coursework), and a willingness to travel for training. Benefits include employer-paid health plans and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• CDA with a focus on infant and toddler development required.
• Associate or Bachelor's 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 months of experience working with children aged 0–3 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Promote social, emotional, intellectual, language and physical development of each child (infant–3 years) in a safe, supervised environment.
• Involve parents in program activities and establish long- and short-term goals for readiness outcomes.
• Ensure classroom curriculum aligns with research-based, sound child development and early childhood education principles.

Skills

CDA with infant/toddler focus

Education

Associate or Bachelors in ECE

Related field with ECE coursework

Job description

Where your work makes a lasting difference.

If you are seeking a challenge that is highly rewarding on both a personal and professional level; then consider a position with Child Inc where you will contribute to strengthening families and meeting the needs of children. Our employees are passionate about the work they do, in an environment where building success with others is the key to their own success and fulfillment. They are committed to professional excellence, compassionate about the families and individuals served, and supportive of their colleagues and the many volunteers who strengthen our efforts.

• Salary based on position, educational level and experience.
• Employer-paid insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability.
• Optional employee-paid insurance at group rates for additional life and AD&D.
• Education/training opportunities: financial assistance for formal and informal learning.
• Generous paid holiday schedule: comparable to public school calendar.
• Annual and sick leave accrual of one day/month of each.
• Retirement: shared-contribution 401K plans.

Professional Development Opportunities

Child Inc provides ongoing training to ensure that staff is highly qualified and effective in working with young children and their families and encourages efforts toward professional growth in all areas. A mix of seminars, community-led workshops, and formal higher education form the base of our agency’s continuing education program, to which is added an individualized professional development plan.

Child Inc offers a tuition program for approved classes and degree programs, and other assistance is available.

Early Head Start Teacher - Fountain Plaza

Full Time $25.01 per hour Austin, Texas, United States - 78751

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.

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.

Medical Insurance; low individual premiums

Child Inc employer paid benefits:

• Vision
• 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

Child Inc operates one Administrative Campus and multiple child development centers all located within Travis County.

The Office of Head Start (OHS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF), provides grants to Child Inc. to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services within Travis County. Child Inc operates one Administrative Campus and multiple child development centers all located within Travis County.

Child Inc.’s procurement procedures are designed to be in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to 2 CFR § 200.318-326 and 7 CFR § 226.22. Child Inc conducts analyses to avoid the purchase of unnecessary or duplicative items and will consolidate or break out procurements to obtain a more economical purchase.

Upon signing of the contract, the successful vendor will be expected to sign a conflict-of-interest disclosure, payment policy, confidentiality notice, debarment or suspension status certification, and Child Inc’s waiver of liability.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): Janitorial Services Contract

Child Inc., the Head Start Grantee for Travis County, is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide comprehensive janitorial services. These services shall include all required labor, supplies, materials, and equipment. Child Inc. operates an Administrative Campus consisting of five buildings, as well as thirteen child development centers located throughout the City of Austin.

Child Inc. intends to award one or more contracts with an anticipated term of twelve (12) months.

We recognize that the Request for Proposal package includes multiple forms and documentation requirements. Child Inc. staff are available to answer questions, provide clarification, and review any forms that may be unfamiliar. All complete submissions will be reviewed and given full consideration.

A mandatory walk‑through will be held on Tuesday, April 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 818 E. 53rd Street, Austin, TX 78751. Please RSVP no later than 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, by contacting Annie Meza at 512‑451‑7361.
Submission Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 5PM CDLS Time.

For additional information or questions regarding this RFP, please contact:
Weldon Beard
Phone: 512‑451‑7361, ext. 1148 or 936‑371‑7833

Request for Catering Bids – Child Inc Head Start Community Event