Part - Time Supportive Intervention Teacher

Part-Time Supportive Intervention Teacher – Multiple

• Schedule:
  
  Flexible – Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am to 1:30 pm / 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm, three times a week (18 hours/week)
• Annual salary: $31,200

The Bridge for Kids is a dynamic childcare center dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education and care to children within our community who are part of the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) movement. We are committed to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive amidst challenging circumstances. Joining our team means having the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of young learners and contribute significantly to their developmental journey.

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Part-Time Childcare Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for working with children, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be committed to creating a safe and enriching environment for our students.

The Bridge For Kids will provide the environment where the most current and fully integrated knowledge about trauma can be implemented through policies, procedures, practices and proven methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families affected by developmental delays, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Join us in creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every child can reach their full potential.

The Early Childhood Educator will provide trauma‑informed services to youth ages 6 weeks to 12 years with developmental delays for survivors of domestic/sexual violence and homelessness. The Early Childhood Educator utilizes a hands‑on, child‑led engaging environment to enhance and promote developmental skills in both the classroom and outdoor environments. Develop, implement, and monitor long‑term investigations to increase physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development delays for children exposed to trauma.

Complete all required documentation daily to remain in compliance with our agency, NAEYC, DFPS Childcare Licensing, Bright Beginnings & Collaborative for Children.

Transport children as needed to field trips and other childcare related activities. Assist children with daily activities and age‑appropriate life skills. Ensure that the environment meets NAEYC’s sanitation and safety requirements, by utilizing daily opening/closing and classroom checklist, in addition to completing daily chores. Adhere to and maintain the center’s status as a Bright Beginnings Stellar Center by: (a) actively embracing and modeling the program philosophy of a pedagogical leader utilizing the Reggio Emilia approach, children, and parents;

and (b) ensuring compliance and implementation of all program requirements for ongoing education/training for staff; for example:
Annual SIDS, Civil Rights, Child Abuse and Neglect, HHSC webinars, Mental Health 101 and Understanding Trauma training, etc.

Responsible for maintaining CACFP requirements, such as daily meal counts, and infant meal production forms, meal preparation and serving to ensure compliance. Ensure optimal coverage is provided (ratio of staff to children) to maintain compliance with accreditation and licensing requirements. Keep abreast of developmentally appropriate practices and childcare standards and implement as appropriate.

• Must be at least 18 years of age, in accordance with Childcare Licensing requirements.
• If applicable, bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations and people with mental disabilities. Ability to prepare written professional documentation using appropriate grammar.
• Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations and implement a plan of action with no supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend the impact of circumstances/environment on the children and to provide children with support and appropriate attention.…