Early Childhood Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Working at Envision means having a job that’s more than just a way to make money. It's a job that makes a difference.

We offer team members:

• Careers with purpose.
• Teamwork environment.
• Amazing 401K Retirement Plan.
• Envision Paid Life Insurance.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Plans.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• PTO & Vacation.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for developing, organizing and implementing a developmentally based, instructional educational program for an assigned age group in a clean and safe learning environment. Will ensure that the curriculum meets the emotional, physical, cognitive, and social needs of both the individual child and the group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Prepare and serve nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for children enrolled in the Child Development Center, following established menus, portion requirements, and meal-service schedules.
• Ensure all food and beverages are prepared, handled, stored, and served in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations; Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements; and Envision policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and well-organized kitchen environment, including the proper cleaning and storage of dishes, utensils, equipment, food items, and supplies.
• Plan for and purchase food, kitchen supplies, and other materials necessary to maintain consistent and uninterrupted food-service operations.

• Develop age appropriate curriculum and lesson plans for the purpose or presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts relative to the children’s needs.
• Plan, prepare and implement daily activities, both indoor and outdoor, as they relate to the curriculum (e.g. games, art, music, science, language, nutrition, playground, washing hands, etc.).
• Interact daily with the children, providing a positive environment and encouraging their involvement in activities.
• Model positive and effective adult/child behaviors (e.g. classroom, with parents, etc.) in all activities, contributing to the emotional, intellectual and social development of children and improving the quality of outcomes.
• Remain knowledgeable about each child’s medical and developmental history; maintain ongoing progress and developmental records.
• Assist in preparation of nutritional breakfast, lunch, and snacks that comply with established TXHSS guidelines and meet the nutritional needs of the children.
• Conduct daily health checks and visually monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. snack and meal times, group or individual games, playground activities, quiet time, field trips, classroom, play time, etc.), ensuring that  environment is clean, safe and free of hazards.
• Interact and communicate cooperatively and effectively with staff members, teachers, parents, and students. Maintain good communication with parents on a daily basis through the use of daily notes as well as face-to-face interaction.
• Report any observances of problems with children to Director of Early Childhood Development Center.
• Provide supervision over toileting/bathroom time, and diaper changes.
• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. 
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field, preferred. Early childhood kitchen support experience, preferred.

  Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in a preschool or childcare setting preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and education desired.
• Desire to learn and understand the needs of infant, toddler, and pre-school age children who have visual impairments or other disabilities.
• Sincere desire to help children learn, grow and gain new skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and include them in their child’s learning process.
• Ability to deal with emergency situations in a calm manner.
• Willingness to work in a team environment; be willing to share ideas and be open to other’s ideas; be flexible and willing to compromise. 

Licenses/Certifications:  

• Current CPR/First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire.   
• CDA (Child Development Associate) certification, or a degree from an accredited university or college in a related field, preferred.
• Texas Program Director license preferred. 
• Obtain 30 clock hours of relevant early childhood in-service training per year.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Total Number of Employees Directly Supervising: 0_

Number of Subordinate Supervisors Reporting to Position: 0_

VISION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE 

Can be performed with or without assistive technology:

• ___ Required to perform activities such as: preparing/analyzing data/figures; viewing a computer screen; reading; inspecting small objects for defects; using measuring devices; and/or assembling parts with close eye contact.
• ___ Required to perform activities such as: operating machinery and/or power tools at or within arm’s reach; performing non-repetitive tasks such as carpentry work or repairing machinery.
• X Required to review/inspect own assigned work, the work of others, or facilities or structures.

Requires normal (or corrected to normal) vision/acuity:

• ___ Required to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment such as forklifts.

COMMENTS:

Envision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Envision, Inc. employs and advances in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or veteran status in its hiring or employment practices. 

Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position. 

“To improve the quality of life and provide inspiration and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research.” 

Envisions Core Values are the authentic, unwavering principals that define and support our culture:

• Integrity. 
• Curiosity. 
• Passion.
• Initiative.
• Teamwork.
• Excellence.