Early Head Start Teacher Child Forbes

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose

We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families. In this role, you will nurture the social, emotional, intellectual, language, and physical development of children from infancy to three years old in a safe, inclusive, and supportive educational environment. You will work closely with families to build strong partnerships, helping them set and achieve meaningful goals for their child's development and school readiness.

This is a 12-month position that offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

Child-Centered Learning

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities tailored to the needs of infants and toddlers using research-based practices.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that celebrates diversity and promotes curiosity, exploration, and learning.
• Conduct regular observations and assessments to document each child's growth and adjust strategies as needed.

Family and Community Engagement

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with families, involving them in all aspects of their child's development and education.
• Work with parents to identify long- and short-term goals for their children, offering resources and support to achieve them.
• Communicate regularly with families about their child's progress, providing guidance and encouragement.

Health and Safety

• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized learning environment that adheres to health and safety regulations.
• Respond to the needs of infants and toddlers, including feeding, diapering, and comforting, in a nurturing and respectful manner.
• Follow emergency preparedness and safety protocols.

Professional Growth and Collaboration

• Participate in training and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
• Collaborate with colleagues and program staff to ensure cohesive support for children and families.
• Maintain professionalism, flexibility, and a positive attitude in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Program Compliance

• Keep accurate records, including attendance, assessments, and other documentation required by the program.
• Ensure compliance with all Early Head Start performance standards, licensing regulations, and organizational policies.

Minium Qualifications

We welcome diverse candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Education:
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field, or
  • Current National, or Texas based CDA (Infant), or
  • A minimum of 18 credits in Early Childhood Education/Child Development AND must be willing and able to obtain a CDA within 6 months of hire.
• Positive, motivating, and energetic personality with a passion for working with young children.

• Ability to become certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 30 days of employment.

• Ability to pass all criminal history background checks.

• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are a plus but not required.

Note: We value diverse experiences and are committed to providing training and support to help our team members grow professionally.

Benefits

We value and support our team members with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Affordable medical insurance with low individual premiums.
• Fully employer-paid benefits:
  • Vision and dental insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life insurance policy is valued at 2x your annual salary.
  • Employee Assistance Program for wellness and support.
• Employer contribution of 5% of your annual pay into a 401(k)-retirement plan after 6 months of employment.

• Paid holidays, including seasonal breaks (One week in November, Two weeks in December/January, and One week in March).
• Access free Gold Gym memberships to support your health and well-being.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Apply today to help build a brighter future for children and families in our community!

Pay

$23.52 - $27.30 (depending on years of experience and education)

Hours

M-F 7:30am - 3:30pm

Location

Forbes

2217 Forbes Drive Austin, TX 78754