Master Teacher

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Muleshoe (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Days

Health, Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage & Cell Reimbursement

Job summary

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. seeks a Master Teacher I to support staff development and deliver high‑quality care and education for children aged 0‑5 in the CPLC ECD Programs.

The role includes floating to cover staff shortages, assisting with assessment data, lesson planning and curriculum implementation. The Master Teacher works with an interdisciplinary team to provide education, health and social services as needed according to Head Start and state standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an associate’s degree (required) or a bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Experience with preschool and/or infant/toddler age groups is highly preferred.
• Ability to use computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide center-based or home-based education support as a floating Master Teacher I to cover staff shortages.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curricula and assess child progress.
• Maintain records of observations, learning plans, and individual goals; use data to inform learning experiences.
• Ensure health, safety, and compliance with Head Start and state licensing regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support education, health and social services for children and families.

Job description

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Objective And Position Summary

The Master Teacher I is responsible to support staff development and service delivery of high quality developmentally appropriate care and education for children aged 0-5 in the CPLC ECD Programs. The role includes working as a site-based Master Teacher I as needed in assigned classrooms in the role of a floating teacher to cover staff shortages and assist with assessment data, lesson planning and curriculum implementation. The Master Teacher works as part of a center based and/or home based (if applicable) interdisciplinary team to provide education, health and social service support to children and families as needed and requested. All state and federal regulations that apply to care and education of young children, revised Head Start Program Performance Standards (issued 8/2024), Head Start Act (12/7/2007), Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Licensing, Office of Head Start Initiatives, and CPLC ECD Content Area Plans and Procedures are followed. Supervision of children is maintained by sight and sound in all environments. Health and safety regulations are upheld to create an optimum learning environment, and health practices are facilitated to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.

Primary Duties And Essential Functions

Center-based teachers, teacher assistants and family child care providers are expected to demonstrate competency to provide effective nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners.

• Program Management
• Safety
• Assess Development and Learning
• Ongoing Social, Emotional and Physical Care
• School Readiness Development
• Home School Connections
• Ongoing Monitoring
• Professional Development
• Other: Record observations daily for each classroom you work in or home visit you provide. When functioning as a substitute, maintain complete records on each child’s educational and developmental progress, including written observations, learning plans, individual goals and learning experience. Lastly, use data to make data informed decisions for learning experiences.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

Education/Background:

• Minimum qualifications for the Master Teacher I position are an associate’s degree, required, or a bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Child Development or Early Childhood Education (ECE) or coursework in Early Childhood Education or related field and six-month experience in teaching preschool aged children is required. Experience teaching preschool and/or infant/toddler age children is highly preferred.
• Applicant must have basic keyboard skills and be able to use computer, computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems.
• Must pass a criminal background check to include a Child Abuse and Neglect register check and obtain a level one fingerprint clearance per Office of Head Start and state licensing requirements.
• Successfully complete pre-employment physical, TB test or Chest x- ray, and TDAP vaccination.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and proof of insurance in the state where resides.
• Have First Aid and CPR certified or obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must obtain Food Handler’s card upon hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Other Requirements

• Certification as a Classroom Assessment Observation System (CLASS) reliable observer, or training in Teaching Strategies Creative curriculum’s and/or Inter-rater reliable in Teaching Strategies Gold, Center of Social & Emotional Foundation Early Learning Center (CSEFEL) Positive Behavior Support, Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS), Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS), Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is preferred.
• Employee will be expected to participate in continuous learning, competency building and maintenance of competency skills.
• Obtaining and documentation of ongoing professional development, as identified in the following regulations, State Childcare Licensing boards, Head Start Act (12/7/07) and Head Start Program Performance Standards (issued 9/1/16) is required on an annual basis.
• Applicant must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

WHAT DOES CPLC OFFER YOU AS A VALUED EMPLOYEE?

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent—and that’s why we offer a comprehensive, competitive suite of benefits for you and your family:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children up to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection & Voluntary Benefits

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster