Preschool Teacher

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Pearsall (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Holiday

Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying…

Job summary

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) seeks a Preschool Teacher to provide full-day, full-year early childhood education for ages 3-5 in Pearsall, Texas.

The role aims to promote school readiness and family engagement within an inter-disciplinary team, following Head Start and safety guidelines. Responsibilities include delivering developmentally appropriate activities, supervising children, and collaborating with health, education, and social services to support families.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in a relevant field (USA standards).
• Minimum 6 months working with Preschool children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote school readiness for 3–5 year olds in a center-based classroom.
• Provide developmentally appropriate care and education.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to support children and families.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Position Summary

CPLC's Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs are committed to giving every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and life. Provides full-day, full-year early childhood development services to low income children, ages 0-3 years, and their families in educationally‑stimulating learning environments. Migrant Head Start program provides full‑day, full‑year program services to children, ages 0‑5 years, of migrant and seasonal farm and agriculture working families where hand‑picked and row crops are prevalent. The Preschool Teacher is responsible to promote school readiness by preparing children and families for school success and life success as it relates to this position. To provide high quality developmentally appropriate care and education for children aged 3‑5 in a center‑based classroom in the CPLC ECD Program. Work as part of a center based inter‑disciplinary team to support the child in all areas of development while providing education, disabilities, health, and social service support to families. Abide by all state and federal regulations that apply to care and education of young children including the revised Head Start Program Performance Standards (issued 9/1/2016), Head Start Act (12/7/2007), Texas Child Care Licensing-(for centers in Texas), New Mexico State Child Care Regulations-New Mexico Kids-(for centers located in New Mexico),, Office of Head Start Initiatives and ECD Content Area Plans and Procedures. Actively always supervise children by sight and sound and in all environments. Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

• An associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, or a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education (EDE) or coursework equivalent to a major relating to Child Development or Early Childhood Education in a related field. Education obtained outside of the United States of America (USA) and from another country must be evaluated from an accredited organization to determine equivalency to USA education standards.
• Minimum 6 months working with Preschool children highly preferred.

Other Requirements

• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.
• Applicants must have basic keyboard skills, be able to use computers, computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web‑based systems.

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

Benefits

• 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 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

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.