Head Start Teacher One

THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, INC; Luling (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas in Luling, TX, seeks a Head Start Teacher One for a regular full-time role. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 7AM-3PM, with biweekly salary range listed in the posting. Open until filled.

The Teacher will design and implement developmentally appropriate lessons, promote child health and nutrition, and work with families to support school readiness in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in CD/ECE or Elementary Education with an Early Childhood endorsement and 1 year of teaching experience in a child care/preschool setting.
• Required: Bachelor's in CD/ECE or related field with 6 courses in Child Development/ECE and 1 year of experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; Spanish preferred in some roles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for 3–5 year olds.
• Promote school readiness and health and well-being of children through activities and services.
• Collaborate with staff and families; maintain accurate records and child files.
• Ensure classroom safety, health procedures, and compliance with program standards.
• Participate in required professional development and meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development/ECE or Elementary Education

Early Childhood endorsement

Tools

Spanish bilingual

Job description

Mission:

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

Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas

Program:

Early Childhood Education

Position:

Head Start Teacher One

Location

: Luling, Texas 78648

Status:

Regular Full Time

Schedule

: Mon-Fri; 7AM-3PM

Salary:

$1,732.00 - $1,861.60 biweekly

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Mission:

Helping Central Texans 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 nurture the development and impart knowledge to children three to five years of age through the provision of developmentally appropriate care. 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:

In order to promote the school readiness, health and well-being of the children the Teacher will:

• Implement with the children all procedures and activities regarding the children’s health and nutrition practices as defined in the Program's Service Plans.
• Conduct and document all children’s health and nutrition screenings according to agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all meals are pleasant experiences for the children. This includes sitting at the table and eating the same food as the children for each meal served, completing required attendance and meal count documentation, and following Mealtime Procedures and Guidelines. Follows up on children's absences according to the Attendance Policy.
• Report all suspected Child Abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 and to the Center Director and the ERSEA and Family Engagement Coordinator.
  
  
  

In order to help children, develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in school, the Teacher will:

• Arrange and organize the physical environment in the classroom and weekly change the materials, pictures, posters and books so that the learning environment both inside and outdoors is safe, developmentally appropriate and contains all the required elements as outlined in the Program Service Plans. This includes conducting required safety checks, fire and safety drills and adherence to the Facility Safety Procedure.
• Work with all staff so that all adult to child interactions in the classroom are positive, appropriate and respectful.
• 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 This includes posting a copy of the current plan in the classroom at all times. This may include planning and assisting with field trips and arranging for guest speakers or visitors. [Follow agency policies and procedures concerning transportation.]
• Work as a team with other adults in the classroom so that children are primarily engaged in appropriate activities and transitions usually occur in an orderly manner that minimizes waiting time.
• Completes all documentation as directed in the Program Service Plans including but not limited to developmental and behavioral screenings, children’s files, education notebooks, and parent communication in the COPA data management system, Preschool First web-based curriculum and assessment and Texas School Ready! Project.
• Work with other staff and parents to make the transition of children into and out of the class an experience that is supportive of each child.
• Interact with parents respectfully and include them as partners in their children’s education and welcoming parents as visitors and/or volunteers in the classroom. This includes reminding parents to sign their child in and out each day, conducting home and center visits according to the Program Service Plans, participating in monthly Parent Meetings, and annual door-to-door recruitment efforts.
• Follow all agency policies and procedures with regard to the purchasing of supplies, materials and equipment needed for the functioning of the classroom including but not limited to petty cash, agency credit cards and Purchase Orders.
• Maintain good relationships with community partners including but not limited to local ISDs, ECI, public libraries, health care providers and volunteers.
  
  
  

In order to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of services to Community Action children and families the Teacher will:

• Complete and submit all employee documentation related to time and travel according to agency policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with and maintain compliance with all standards including but not limited to the Integrated Plan, Head Start 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.
• Cooperate and work as a team by filling in where needed and performing other duties as needed or assigned
• 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.
• Assists with gathering of health information as needed.
  
  
  

General Indicators:

• Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor
• Attends all staff and other meetings as assigned
• Manages time effectively.
• Be a positive role model.
• Maintain professionalism.
• Maintains confidentiality: records, client services, and staff.
• Adheres to Agency’s best practices related to time and leave.
• Dress is appropriate to work environment.
• Maintains a safe, orderly and clean environment.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Child Development, Early Education, or Elementary Education with an Early Childhood endorsement and one year of teaching experience in a child care, preschool or early education setting.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish and English (English Speaking Positions Only)
  
  
  

Required:

• A Bachelor's in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education from an accredited college or university with no experience.
  
  
  

or

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field with 6 courses in Child Development/Early Childhood Education and one-year experience in child care, preschool or early education setting
  
  
  

Internal Employees Only:

• Associates degree in CD/ECE or more than 60 hours towards Bachelor's degree in CD/ECE with minimum of 1-year Full Time experience with Head Start.
• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish and English (Bilingual Positions Only).
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to lift 25 30 lbs.
• Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on the floor, see, hear and speak with children to ensure children's health and safety.
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

Skill:

• A genuine interest and concern for young children
• Basic P.C. skills including the ability to type basic documents and use e-mail.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  
  
  

Other;

• At least 18 years old
• Initial Health Exam required for all Head Start staff at the employee's expense.
• Initial and annual TB screening are required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.
• Criminal Background Check required for all Head Start staff at the agency's expense.
• Fingerprinting required for all Head Start staff at the employee's expense.
• Valid Texas Driver's License Class C and daily access to a vehicle
• Vehicle Insurance (Personal injury and liability)