Early Head Start Teacher in Training

Overview

$15.00/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 as an Early Head Start Teacher in Training

Early Head Start Teachers are responsible for planning, implementing, and administering the program year-round, in compliance with the Child Care Minimum Standards, Head Start performance standards, the Agency's school readiness goals, and all other federal, state, and local regulations relating to children ages infant to three. In a safe and caring environment, the Early Head Start Teacher oversees and provides developmentally appropriate educational, relational, and social experiences for preschool children.

 

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. 

 

*This position is year-round and scheduled accordingly.

Responsibilities

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Education

Work Standards for Early Head Start Teacher

• 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 as outlined in the annual program year, 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)
• Builds a positive relationship with children which focuses on positive communication, appropriate physical proximity, respect, positive discipline, and guidance
• Per supervisors schedule, complete course work of Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Protect all children from corporal punishment or other forms of child maltreatment or verbal abuse as a method of discipline
• Follow Upbring policies and practices related to infant/toddler feeding, toileting, and rest time
• Support the individual needs of children who qualify for special education services by participating in the development of an Individual Family Service Plan
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations for immediate resolution
• Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy
• Ensure and implement CLASS strategies to foster continuous interactions with children
• Assure child-staff ratio is always maintained
• Follow all applicable laws and regulations, including the Licensing Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Upbring policies, and procedures, Child Care Minimum Standards, and other federal, state, and local regulations
• Attend all professional development
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom
• Review and reconcile capital assets and equipment inventory for your assigned classroom annually or upon request.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Communication  

• Plan instructional activities, prepare teaching materials, prepare reports, such as classroom observations, individual child observations, daily activity charts, and program records
• 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
• Immediately report any concerns related to the health and safety of the child to a supervisor

 

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 behavio