Teacher Head Start / Bartlett
Bartlett
Teacher Head Start / Bartlett
Full Time • Bartlett
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Tuition assistance
Position: Early Head Start Teacher
Department: Head Start
Reports To: Head Start Center Director
Status: Non Exempt
Position Summary: Assist in the implementation of Curriculum/Adopted Program when planning and setting up classroom environment for children 0 to 3. Assist in the performance of screenings and assessments on all children according to a particular time frame and track individual child goals. Interact on a daily basis with parents and solicit volunteers for participation in the program as needed.
Essential Function / Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure safety in performing all job responsibilities and adhere to safety policy.
- Maintain clean/safe work area, classroom, gross motor and playground areas.
- Attend staff meeting and monthly Parent Meetings.
- Conduct home visits/parent conferences for the families in the classroom with Co-Teacher.
- Assist with daily activities.
- Assist with planning for the use and training of volunteers for the classroom, playground and field trips as needed.
- Ability to visually assess the health and behaviors of children.
- Assist Co Teacher in encouraging parents to give input into daily curriculum and document on lesson plans and to complete physical, dental and health screenings and follow-up in a timely manner.
- Implement child’s Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individual Leaning Plan into classroom activities as planned with Co Teacher.
- Individualize activities to meet the needs of each child as planned with Co Teacher.
- Assist Co Teacher with scheduling and organizing time and materials to allow for educational home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
- Integrate activities from all content areas into the classroom as planned with Co Teacher.
- Complete children’s observations; keep necessary computerized reports/documentation weekly or as planned with Co Teacher or Center Director.
- Provide customer service in reception, greet and direct visitors at the site as needed.
- Review lesson plans submitted with Co Teacher for review by Center Director and Education Coordinator weekly.
- Follow step-by-step activities as outlined in content area plans and policies and procedures.
- Participate in professional development, sometimes off-site, at the request of Center Director.
- Must be responsible and able to handle confidential material.
- Communicate with parents about daily extended enrichment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Skills and Abilities Required:
- High school diploma or GED and current Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) are required for this position.
- One year of related experience.
- Maintain current, valid Texas driver’s license and liability insurance
- Able to obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications
- Good verbal and written skills
- Computer literacy, (Word processing, database and spreadsheets, Internet and e-mail)
- Preferred- Bachelor's degree in Childhood Development/Early Childhood Education or related field of study.
- Preferred – Bilingual
Physical Skills and Abilities Required:
- Lifting in excess of 25 lbs
- Able to kneel, stoop, bend, push, pull and sit on the floor to attend to children’s needs
- Ability to assess the health and behaviors of children by sight and sound
We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (OWBC) was established in 1965 as the area’s official Community Action Agency. Opportunities is a private, non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors comprised of community leaders, elected officials and target area representatives. Throughout its history, Opportunities has administered a wide range of social service and economic opportunity programs.
Serving thousands of people annually, OWBC helps with energy assistance, childcare, nutrition, and education for those in need.
Mission:
To empower children, families, and seniors to achieve and sustain independence by delivering vital services and partnering with local organizations to provide education, nutrition, and community support.
To empower children, families, and seniors to achieve and sustain independence by delivering vital services and partnering with local organizations to provide education, nutrition, and community support.
Vision:
A healthy, educated community in which all people live independently and with dignity.
A healthy, educated community in which all people live independently and with dignity.
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
Physical:
-Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Financial:
-Employer Matching Retirement Program
-Flexible Spending Accounts
-Employer-Paid Life insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Plans & more
Emotional:
-Employee Assistance Program (24-hour support line for emotional, mental/personal well-being, financial & legal assistance, and webinars and podcasts)
-Wellness Program
Social:
-Paid time off (PTO) - three (3) weeks in your first year
-14 paid holidays per calendar year
Professional:
-Tuition reimbursement for applicable programs
Minimal evening or weekend work required.
OWBC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OWBC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. OWBC is an equal opportunity employer.
Physical:
-Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Financial:
-Employer Matching Retirement Program
-Flexible Spending Accounts
-Employer-Paid Life insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Plans & more
Emotional:
-Employee Assistance Program (24-hour support line for emotional, mental/personal well-being, financial & legal assistance, and webinars and podcasts)
-Wellness Program
Social:
-Paid time off (PTO) - three (3) weeks in your first year
-14 paid holidays per calendar year
Professional:
-Tuition reimbursement for applicable programs
Minimal evening or weekend work required.
OWBC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OWBC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. OWBC is an equal opportunity employer.
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