Teacher I

Family Service; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in San Antonio is seeking a Teacher I. This role involves delivering curriculum and engaging with parents to enhance children's education in Head Start classrooms. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, have classroom experience, and be fluent in English and Spanish. Responsibilities include lesson planning, maintaining classroom environments, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to children's development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Texas Teachers Certification preferred with additional hours in Early Childhood Education.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom curriculum in accordance with Head Start regulations.
• Engage parents in their child’s education and maintain communication.
• Conduct home visits and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Communication

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Teacher I

The Teacher I (including Substitutes and Floaters) delivers the classroom curriculum, for a single-session classroom, in accordance with Head Start regulations, licensing, guidelines, and will use agency standards to ensure that services provided are in alignment with the Social Determinants of Health through a trauma informed care lens as defined by the agency. Maintains supervision of children at all times while building a positive relationship with students which focuses on positive communication, appropriate physical proximity, respect, positive discipline and guidance. Ensures the classroom is one in which children are aware of expectations, provided with rules, and maintain consistency. The Teacher I Substitute and Floater will be required to assist in various Head Start classrooms and/or centers as assigned, and moves from classroom to classroom or center to center as needed and directed.

Essential Functions

Classroom Instruction and Management

• Ensures that clients have access, as needed, to all five pillars of the social determinants of health with a trauma informed lens through Agency services and/or community partners.
• Develop and implement lesson plans prior to classroom instruction in accordance with Head Start Program Guidelines that reflect school readiness and accommodations for differences in student learning styles and conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement, and follow the daily schedule.
• Participation in the Texas School Ready (TSR) project is expected for the first three years of employment with Family Service Head Start, to include participation in off campus e-Circle training sessions for 22 weeks and classroom observations by the TSR Coach/Mentor.
• Plan and utilize appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities and materials that reflect understanding of the developmental needs of young children for both small and large groups.
• Work cooperatively with support staff to modify curricula as needed for individual students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans.
• Work cooperatively with staff and parents to modify curricula as needed for students according to guidelines established in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD).
• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of young children for both small and large groups.
• Ensure that classroom instruction and school readiness goals are delivered in accordance with Head Start regulations and agency standards.
• Ensure that classrooms, toys, tables, and cots are cleaned and sanitized daily.
• Maintain all classroom documentation as required.

Family Support

• Communicate frequently with parents regarding their child’s instruction and assessment, and engage parents in their child’s education.
• Complete two (2) home visits per child per program year and ensure that documentation is complete, accurate, and timely based on established due dates.
• Follow all directives given by supervisors in accordance with Head Start, agency, and licensing guidelines; and follow all guidelines and policies and procedures as set forth by Head Start, licensing and the agency.

Agency Responsibilities

• Attend agency, program and Head Start Center staff meetings and/or trainings as required.
• Maintain good relationships with stakeholders, current and potential Head Start children and their families, community and co-workers, focusing on providing excellent and culturally sensitive customer service and always presenting a positive image of the agency.
• Maintain a working environment which encourages mutual respect, promotes respectful and congenial relationships between employees and is free from all forms of harassment.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including presentations to community groups and organizations, in accordance with the agency’s “team” philosophy.

Education / Training / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with eighteen (18) hours in Early Childhood Education.
• Texas Teachers Certification preferred. Teachers with a Texas Teacher Certificate must also have at least eighteen (18) hours in Early Childhood Education.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Previous educational classroom experience and able to utilize various learning techniques in the successful delivery of curricula.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (read, write, and speak) desirable.
• Staff will be required to submit proof of their vaccination status or may request to be exempt from vaccination due to a religious and/or medical accommodation.
• Certificate or license, as applicable, by the appropriate State agency as a qualified practitioner.
• State of Texas vehicle operator’s license and proof of liability insurance.

Bachelors or better in Early Childhood Education or related field.

CPR/First Aid

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)