Early Head Start Teacher

Overview

PayStarting at $15.86/hour

 

About Upbring 

At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can’t speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.

 

About Our Headstart Centers

Upbring Head Start Preschool provides a safe, inclusive place to learn, grow and thrive. The families receive support and services to complement the child’s education as the kindergarten transition nears.

 

What You'll Do

The Early Head Start Teacher is a year round position responsible for the planning, implementation, and administration of the Early Head Start programming for children ages infant through three, in accordance with the Child Care Minimum Standards, the Head Start performance standards, the Agency’s school readiness goals, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. The Early Head Start Teacher is also responsible for overseeing and providing developmentally appropriate educational, relational, and social experiences for preschool children to foster growth and development in all developmental domains in a safe and caring environment. 

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

Responsibilities

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Education

Work Standards 

• Actively supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities at all times to ensure their well-being, safety, and security 
• Administer developmental screenings, assessments, and ongoing evaluations to identify developmental and learning needs and develop individualized learning plans
• Plan and implement classroom activities based on individual learning plans: ensure each child’s development, disabilities, curriculum, and performance standards are adhered to meet the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Maintain classroom discipline using developmentally appropriate techniques
• Builds a positive relationship with children which focuses on positive communication, appropriate physical proximity, respect, positive discipline, and guidance.
• Protect all children from corporal punishment or other forms of child maltreatment or verbal abuse as a method of discipline. 
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom

Communication  

• Plan instructional activities, prepare teaching materials and compile/complete related reports as required, such as, but not limited to classroom activities, individual child observations, daily activity charts, and program records for the purpose of documenting child and family activities as prescribed in the work plan
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about their child's routines, needs, developmental opportunities, and daily activities (written and/or verbally)

• Maintain up-to-date documentation, files, and records according to Upbring, Head Start Performance Standards, and local, state, and federal regulations

 

We Are Servants | We Help Others

 

Teamwork

• Address mitigating concerns: inclusive but not limited to classroom management, behavior management, child health and safety, child development, and any other concerns requiring intervention
• Observe and address challenging behaviors to determine cause and implement preventive measures, teach a new behavior, communication, and/or social skill to minimize or eliminate the behavior

 

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

 

Building Relationships

• Participate in the development of an Individual Family Service Plan for children
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences as needed or requested
• Conduct home visits as outlined in Head Start Performance Standards

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements for an Early Head Start Teacher

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CDA in Infant and Toddlers with a minimum of 15 credit hours of coursework in Early Child Development or Early Childhood

Preferred Requirements for an Early Head Start Teacher

• Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development, or in a different field with a m