Head Start Teacher - Child Inc Forbes Center

Head Start Teacher - Child Inc Forbes Center

Join to apply for the Head Start Teacher - Child Inc Forbes Center role at Child Start Inc. (this is a 10-month position August - June)

The Head Start (HS) Teacher has the primary responsibility to promote the social, emotional, intellectual, language and physical development of each child in a safe and supervised educational environment. The HS Teacher must involve parents in every aspect of the child's educational experience and work with them to establish both long‑ and short‑term goals that will assure the necessary readiness outcomes needed for school success.

The HS Teacher assures that the classroom curriculum is implemented with fidelity.

• Meets the needs of all children, including those with special needs and/or dual-language learners.
• Integrates all Head Start components into classroom activities (i.e., tooth brushing, nutrition, family‑style meals, etc.).
• Individualizes one‑to‑one and group activities to reflect the unique needs and strengths of all children in the classroom, referring those with special needs to the appropriate content manager.
• Supervises children at all times.
• Responds to crisis or emergency situations; provides first aid or CPR; prevents the spread of blood‑borne pathogens and accesses emergency services as needed.

• Must meet Head Start minimum acceptable degree and experience requirements:
• An associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education; or
• An associate degree in a field related to early childhood education and 18 hours of coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool‑age children; or
• A baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool‑age children.
• Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education preferred.
• Experience working with children 3 to 5 years.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Must possess valid driver's license and insured automobile.
• Must obtain a physical and TB skin test and must pass all criminal history background checks.

Child Inc Forbes Center – 2217 Forbes Dr., Austin, TX 78754

Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Worker's Compensation, Life Insurance, $300 a year for gym membership, 401k company contribution.

Entry level

Full‑time