Long-Term Early Head Start Substitute Teacher

Innovative Network of Knowledge; Poteet (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Network of Knowledge seeks an Early Head Start education assistant to implement language-rich, developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers. You will collaborate with parents and staff to deliver curriculum, maintain records, and support readiness for school across daily routines and activities.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, ongoing training, and adherence to Head Start standards, with First Aid/CPR certification required after hire.

Qualifications

• Required - High School Diploma or GED and must complete an Infant/Toddler CDA certification within 6 months of employment based on date of provision of services.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Prefer 2 years of related experience in Early Head Start preschool classroom; bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend all required training, including online training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings.
• Remain up to date on information pertaining to Head Start standards, licensing regulations, and related laws.
• Work as a team with education staff, parents, and Parent Committee to implement curriculum meeting goals.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to children, families, and staff in accordance with policies.
• Develop developmentally and linguistically appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers.
• Document and provide Part C Service Coordination for children with special needs and communicate efforts with leadership.
• Plan learning experiences supporting readiness for school through literacy, phonemic print, and numeracy awareness.
• Implement lesson plans and individualization for infants and toddlers based on observations.
• Support social-emotional development and positive guidance.
• Maintain professionalism and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Participate in family-style mealtimes as part of curriculum to model nutrition and social skills.
• Observe, screen, assess, and document development and health using appropriate screenings and assessments.

Skills

Early childhood development

Supervision

Team collaboration

Communication

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Infant/Toddler CDA (within 6 months)

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Innovative Network of Knowledge seeks an Early Head Start education assistant to implement language-rich, developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers. You will collaborate with parents and staff to deliver curriculum, maintain records, and support readiness for school across daily routines and activities.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, ongoing training, and adherence to Head Start standards, with First Aid/CPR certification required after hire.