Early Childhood Educator

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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…