Substitute Teacher; Head Start​/Early Head Start

Location: Crowell, Texas

Employer: Rolling Plains Management Corporation (RPMC)

Job Title: Substitute Teacher – Crowell Child Development Center

Job Type: Temporary (as needed)

Salary: $12.00 Hourly

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking a Temporary Substitute Teacher at the Crowell Child Development Center. The role reports to the Center Director and supports daily classroom activities and child interaction.

• Maintain training requirements and records in accordance with TDFPS Minimum Licensing
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment indoors and outdoors; complete an outdoor safety checklist
• Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities in all classroom functions, including self‑care, indoor and outdoor learning, meal or snack time, and documenting on lesson plans
• Maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family; encourage participation in the program and promote parent‑child bonding
• Promote feelings of security and trust in children by being warm, supportive, and comforting, and by establishing strong caring relationships
• Provide experiences that foster curiosity, initiative, problem‑solving, creativity, sense of self, and group belonging
• Communicate effectively with parents and community resources
• Coordinate and interact positively with parent/volunteer assigned to the classroom
• Encourage family involvement in classroom and all activities, including Literacy RIF activities
• Coordinate with teaching staff on all classroom activities
• Ensure TDFPS regulations are followed to maintain license
• Treat all children, families, and co‑workers with respect and consideration regardless of race, religion, family background, or culture
• Assist in daily health checks for children and document on the health check form
• Assist in decorating and setting up the room and activities according to themes
• Maintain confidentiality of all children, families, and co‑workers
• Use positive methods of child guidance in accordance with the established guidance plan
• Ensure child‑staff ratios are maintained at all times according to Head Start performance standards
• Regularly monitor children on the playground to ensure safe and appropriate play; document daily on the outdoor safety checklist
• Ensure no child is ever left alone or unattended; maintain a head count before leaving and upon returning
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with other team members and management
• Be aware of legal responsibilities for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with federal, state, or local law
• Perform cleaning and general maintenance of the classroom, including mopping, sweeping, dusting, and cleaning restrooms or other duties assigned by the Center Director
• Arrive on time and be ready to work scheduled hours

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Teacher assistant or daycare experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management
• Embrace the principle of the parent as the primary educator and support parent‑child attachment
• Work with diverse populations required
• Understand and carry out instructions and procedures as required
• Flexible and able to adapt to change in the workplace
• Willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with the “Drug Free” agency policy
• Pass regular criminal history checks
• Submit to TB tests as required
• Provide reliable self‑transportation with a valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s permit of appropriate classification and endorsement
• Maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record and meet insurability requirements as required by law

• Maintain physical condition and stamina for standing or sitting for extended periods, driving or riding in vehicle, and interaction with children at child’s eye level
• Lifting boxes of supplies or equipment up to 25 pounds; occasional pushing, pulling, and moving
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods; may require long periods of standing or walking; occasional bending or squatting

• Adapt to inclement weather conditions and situations
• Ability to drive long distances
• Noise level moderate to loud in the center
• Work in stressful environment and manage stress effectively
• Adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management

• Normal to heavy travel for meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area
• Ability to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities

Sign‑On Bonus Offered!