EHS Floater

Early Head Start Floating Teacher Assistant – Wilbarger County Preschool

Location:

Vernon, Texas

Employer:

Rolling Plains Management Corporation (RPMC)
Status:
Part-time (25 hours per week, primarily Monday–Friday; schedule may vary by Center)
Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of Early Head Start Floating Teacher Assistant at the Wilbarger County Preschool in Vernon, Texas. This role is responsible to the Center Director for ensuring compliance with all program regulations and for creating a safe, healthy, and engaging educational environment for enrolled infants, toddlers, and their families.

Classification

Summary:

All Teacher Assistants-in-Training will be considered "Provisional Employees" classified as "in-training" positions while working on meeting the required qualifications. As a "Provisional Employee," they have up to one year from the hire date to complete the Child Development Associate (CDA) in preschool or infant/toddler training and obtain the CDA Credential from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Teacher Assistants “in training” assist the Lead Teacher in planning, implementing, and administering the program in compliance with the Child Care Minimum Standards, Head Start performance standards, the Agency's school readiness goals, and all other federal, state, and local regulations relating to children ages three to five. All Teacher Assistants-in-Training staff shall agree to abide by the program's Standards of Conduct introduced during pre-service and /or orientation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Benefits Package:

RPMC offers its part-time employees a benefits package that includes:

Health Concierge Plan that includes

Telemedicine, tele-counseling, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Matching 401K plan

Paid sick leave, vacation leave, and 14 paid holidays accrued based on hours worked.

Additional Details:

Sign-On Bonus Offered!

Position remains open until filled

Must be at least 18 years of ageHigh School Diploma or equivalent required

CDA Credential in Infant/Toddler preferred; if not currently certified, will be classified as EHS Teacher in Training and must obtain CDA within one year (RPMC covers cost of CDA)
Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with the Agency’s Drug-Free Policy Must pass regular criminal history checks

Must submit to TB tests as required

Must provide reliable self-transportation for regional travel

Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license with appropriate classification and endorsements

Must maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and meet minimum insurability requirements (MVR checks may be conducted by the Agency)
Physical Demands Regular lifting of infants, toddlers, classroom supplies, and equipment; occasional lifting of furniture

Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving up to 25 pounds

Frequent sitting on the floor and working at child level for extended periods

Occasional squatting and bending

Work Environment Ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions

Noise levels can be moderate to loud in the center environment

Ability to work in a stressful environment and manage stress effectively

Flexibility to work schedules as established by management

Travel Requirements Light to normal travel for field trips, meetings, classes, and workshops within and outside the service area Ability to drive occasionally long distances

Must be able to travel by air when required for training, conferences, and related activities
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