Teacher Early Head Start Partnership

Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Location American Care Academy Oak Cliff: 530 R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203 Benefits/Perks Professional Development: Room for growth within the company Low child-to-teacher ratios Teacher Appreciation & Recognition: Surprise Gifts/Snacks Health Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Vacation Days Paid Holidays Pay Scale $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Job Summary American Care Academy is an Early Childhood Education Development Center with the mission to empower children through highly effective learning programs, social development, and community involvement. We understand that families are the primary educators. We aim to not only transform the lives of the children we teach, but also their families and our communities. We consistently instill our core values: Community, Clarity, Cooperation, Empowerment, Honesty, Mindset, and FUN. We are big on interactions and personality, therefore we are looking for individuals who are not afraid to let their personality shine, someone who's willing to come in every day and put on a show and throw a party for the children whenever necessary and make them feel special and loved. Work somewhere where you feel valued and acknowledged if you want to be your best self. From building ties with kiddos in the classroom to understanding coworkers, you'll love waking up for your career every day. Why Work For Us? Do you prioritize qualities like excitement, cooperation, and encouragement in a job? To help your career and impact soar, take advantage of a workplace and team that recognize your specialness, talents, and skills. Exceptional Management & Leadership You’ll Love What makes you want to work for a top management group? You will learn things to help your career and enjoy the wonderful work-life balance and friendly atmosphere you walk into daily. Skyrocket Your Career Take advantage of chances for paid training, professional development, and growth within the organization that is available for career advancement. Get the help you need to advance in the way you deserve. Responsibilities Teacher Responsibilities (TRS, NAC & Texas Child Care Licensing) Ensure the health, safety, supervision, hygiene, and well‑being of all children by maintaining active supervision and complying with Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and lesson plans aligned with the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines, Texas Rising Star (TRS), and National Accreditation Commission (NAC) standards. Create a safe, nurturing, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that supports children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, physical, and creative development. Observe, assess, and document each child's developmental progress, using assessments to individualize instruction and communicate progress with families. Foster positive teacher‑child interactions by encouraging independence, social skills, conflict resolution, self‑regulation, and positive behavior guidance. Maintain accurate classroom records, including attendance, assessments, incident reports, health documentation, and other required licensing and program records. Build strong partnerships with families through regular, professional communication, parent conferences, and family engagement activities. Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized classroom that meets all health, safety, licensing, TRS, and NAC requirements. Collaborate with administrators, instructional coaches, specialists, and fellow educators to support continuous quality improvement and the success of every child. Demonstrate proficiency in Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards, Texas Rising Star (TRS), National Accreditation Commission (NAC), CACFP, and American Care Academy policies while participating in required professional development and quality improvement initiatives. Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. CDA, Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or related fields. At least 3 years experience working in a licensed childcare facility. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Care Academy