*All hiring will resume January 9th due to our holiday closure*
PROGRAM: Birth to Five Head start Infant and Toddler
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Non-exempt
DEPARTMENT: Education
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Full-time
REPORTS TO: Site Based Manager
WORKING HOURS: Monday - Friday, See General Description below
SUPERVISES: None
LOCATION: To be determined based on the need of the program.
GENERAL Description
This position requires helping infants and toddlers develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a stable learning environment through an individualized curriculum plan. Full year program. Working hours for the full day position are Monday-Friday and vary between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Maintains open lines of communications with immediate supervisor, parents, and volunteers.
- Plans and implements an individualized, responsive plan for infants and toddlers and allows an opportunity for parent input. Has classroom material ready at all times.
- Documents children's files daily on class attendance & nutrition, health, and behavior monitoring.
- Reinforces classroom and environmental safety.
- Screens children for disabilities and submits reports to the Family Service Advocate and Health Coordinator.
- Involves parents in educational activities to enhance their role as the principal influence on the child's growth and development.
- Provides materials appropriate to the child's age and level of development.
- Serves the cultural background of the children using classroom materials, activities and related languages.
- Promotes a high self-esteem, is a good role model, and follows agency's behavior management system and code of ethics.
- Keeps in touch with each child's family by making two (2) home visits each year.
- Is required to administer and complete the developmental screening on all Early Head Start children within 45 days of the child's enrollment date.
- Works closely with the children's family and the Family Advocate to maintain attendance.
- Attends to morning inspections--keeping children clean and well groomed, serving meals and snacks, preparing for nap or rest time, and toilet training.
- Participates in the annual community assessment.
- Participates in Pre-Service training and on-going in-service workshops as required by the program.
- Maintains adequate amount of supplies at the center.
- Attends cluster meetings, parent meetings, and workshops.
- Works at various Early Head Start social events.
- Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor, Site Based Manager, Education Coordinator, or Director of Birth to Five Head Start.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- GED or High School diploma, and
- An Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and/or must be willing to acquire an Infant/Toddler CDA within 1 year of hire.
- Must be willing to acquire an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education by taking at least two approved college courses each year.
- Must successfully complete and maintain the following permits, and certifications:
- a) Food Handlers Permit (must state ANSI in the certificate); will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date
- www.efoodcard.com (not endorsed by NCCAA, but meet the requirements)
- b) First Aid certification; will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date
- c) CPR Infant/Toddler certification; will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date
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CPR/First Aid must be for Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED (Not endorsed: Mr. Rabagos - 361.779.8045)
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
Please upload the following documents, along with your resume:1- College transcripts (you will need to have an unopened official copy prior to onboarding)2- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)3- Food Handlers (ANSI certified) permit4- First Aid/CPR Certification for Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates ability to read and write, keeps routine records, follows written and oral instructions, and files alphabetically and numerically.
- Accepts responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.
- Makes judgments or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria--relies on one or more of the five physical senses.
- Deals with people beyond giving and receiving instructions--is courteous, cooperative, conscientious, and tactful in dealing with employees and the general public.
- Performs job duties in a precise, thorough, and meticulous manner.
- Possesses sensitivity towards families living below the socioeconomic level.
- Able to handle various projects at the same time in an effective manner.
- Dresses in appropriate attire with neat appearance.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires 24 clock hours of training each year to meet TDPRS requirements.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, physical and functional capacity evaluation prior to first day of employment
- Must successfully pass and submit a pre-employment TB test and periodically as indicated by the regional Texas Department of State Health Services or local health authority.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver's license (Operators-Class C) and driving record must be approved by insurance company on an annual basis.
- Must have transportation and current liability coverage on vehicle to be used in the performance of job duties. Some out of town travel may be required.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
- Proof of work eligibility must be provided.
Compensation: $12.00 - no CDA or a non related degree; $14.00 - with CDA: $17.50 - AA in ECE or Child Development or AA in non related degree with CDA