Early Head Start Teacher

Mission

Helping Central Texas improve economic self‑reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.

Provides educational leadership to the classroom by designing and implementing classroom instruction and lesson plans appropriate to meet the individual needs of every child. Primary duty is to impart knowledge to children zero to three years of age. Secondary duty is to provide challenging appropriate educational activities.

• Lifelong Learning:
  Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
• Effective Communication:
  Provides well thought‑out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
• Teamwork:
  Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
• High Personal Standards:
  Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
• Flexibility:
  Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
• Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness:
  Considers how work impacts both short term and long‑term operating efficiencies.
• Initiative:
  Is proactive rather than reactive.
• Courteous and Respectful:
  Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.

• Ensure that all program policies, procedures and activities are followed as defined in the agency policies and procedures.
• Conduct and document all children’s health, developmental, and nutrition screenings according to agency policies and procedures.
• Report all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1‑800‑252‑5400 in accordance with agency policy.
• Ensure that curriculum and classroom environments are developmentally appropriate each day, and that lesson plans maximize instructional time, including afternoon instruction.
• Ensure that all adult‑to‑child interactions in the center are positive, appropriate and respectful according to the Head Start Program Guidance and Discipline Policies and Standards of Conduct, Conscious Discipline, and CLASS approach.
• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum in the class every day, ensuring that all required activities (e.g., transportation, safety, and mental health) are included.
• Work as a team with other adults in the classroom so that children are primarily engaged in appropriate activities.
• Complete all documentation as directed in the agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to developmental and behavioral screenings, assessments, and Texas School Ready! Project.
• Interact with parents respectfully and include them as partners in their children’s education.
• Maintain good relationships with community partners including local ISDs, ECI, public libraries, health care providers and volunteers.
• Be familiar with and maintain compliance with all standards including but not limited to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, Texas Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers, Texas School Ready! Project (if applicable), the State Department of Health Services, and local health, fire and safety agencies.
• Attend all meetings as required and participate in required professional growth opportunities.
• Remain compliant with all Child Care Licensing and agency standards with regard to professional development, including CPR & First Aid certification, Blood Borne Pathogens, child abuse and transportation.
• Arrive on time and work designated hours (unless otherwise specified by immediate supervisor).
• Exercise flexibility with work schedule and location as needed based on program needs.
• Provide appropriate care for children, including following appropriate diapering/toileting procedures and maintaining a sanitized classroom (hand washing, changing bedding, and sanitizing toys, equipment and surfaces).
• Assist with recruitment of parents and staff.

• Submit time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Submit mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Attend all staff and other meetings as assigned.
• Manage time effectively.
• Be a positive role model.
• Maintain confidentiality: records, client services and staff.
• Adhere to agency's best practices related to…