Head Start Educator: Inspire Young Learners & Families

Community Action Corporation of South Texas; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Corporation of South Texas is seeking a Preschool Teacher to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate preschool activities aligned with the Head Start framework. You will document attendance, health, nutrition and family engagement while maintaining safe, nurturing classrooms and fostering parent involvement.

The role requires delivering individualized instruction, conducting assessments, and coordinating with Family Advocates to support children’s readiness for school.

Qualifications

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents and community resources.
• Ability to supervise preschool children and maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, document and implement lesson plans using research-based curricula with fidelity.
• Document attendance, health, nutrition, and family engagement in program software or files.
• Conduct screenings/assessments within required time frames.
• Perform two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences per year; adjust as needed.
• Maintain safety procedures, emergency drills, and confidentiality per policy.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety and supervision

Education

Associate/Bachelor in child development or early childhood education

Advanced degree in early childhood education

Job description

Community Action Corporation of South Texas is seeking a Preschool Teacher to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate preschool activities aligned with the Head Start framework. You will document attendance, health, nutrition and family engagement while maintaining safe, nurturing classrooms and fostering parent involvement.

The role requires delivering individualized instruction, conducting assessments, and coordinating with Family Advocates to support children’s readiness for school.