Early Childhood Education Teacher

SAN ANTONIO METROPOLITAN MINISTRY Inc • San Antonio, TX

10h

About The Position

Teachers at SAMMinistries’ Transitional Living and Learning Center’s Children’s Enrichment Center are responsible for providing early childhood education to children 18 months to five years, based on program needs. The teacher must demonstrate strong child development knowledge, effective classroom management skills, and the ability to create safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment. This role requires a desire to work with and support the progress of children and families who are experiencing homelessness, along with training in safety and first aid practices. Successful candidates thrive in dynamic environments, are able to quickly assess and respond to the developmental and emotional needs of young children and demonstrate flexibility in meeting changing program demands. Teachers must work collaboratively with SAMMinistries staff, community partners, and volunteers to ensure children’s educational and developmental needs are met while supporting the mission, goals, and values of SAMMinistries’ Transitional Living and Learning Center. All teachers must adhere to SAMMinistries and Children’s Enrichment Center policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Must meet the Head Start Program Performance Standards and Texas State licensing requirements for teaching staff, including completion of all required annual professional development training as outlined by Child Care Licensing, Texas Rising Star, and Head Start guidelines
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Child Development Associate Certification
• Minimum of one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities described.
• Must be able to achieve and maintain CDA Certification
• Must maintain current TB test with negative results
• Submit to criminal background check and drug screening prior to hire
• Must be able to achieve and maintain CPR and First Aid certification
• Knowledge of child cognitive, social, and skills development methods and techniques, and participation in training and continuing education to develop skills and knowledge
• Demonstrate teaching and discipline techniques that are appropriate to children’s ages and developmental levels, and that are in accordance with Children’s Enrichment Center and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Child Care Licensing policies and guidelines.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License, a good driving record and proper insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or college credits in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Three years’ prior experience in an early childhood classroom
• Bilingual - English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons that meet educational requirements in an age-appropriate manner and teach in a manner suitable for the ages of all participating students.
• Manage a busy classroom environment and provide developmentally appropriate structure and discipline required for successful learning for everyone in the classroom.
• Help children meet educational milestones through personalized instruction and other supplementary assistance.
• Collaborate with other teachers, instructors, and staff members to create an optimal learning and care environment.
• Provide constructive feedback to parents and guardians on a regular or as-needed basis.
• Work with diverse populations of children and adults from a wide variety of cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds.
• Prepare lesson plans for students according to the age, developmental maturity, and needs of the children being taught, while including fundamental vocabulary, simple shapes, basic colors, letters, and numbers into the curriculum.
• Guide children in developing basic interpersonal skills, such as sharing, taking turns, and asking permission in the classroom.
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment that ensures child safety and appropriate utilization of facilities and equipment.
• Support social and emotional development of children and provide positive role modeling for parents and children.
• May perform routine cleaning/sanitizing of center toys/equipment, as necessary.
• Interact with parents in a manner that is professional, courteous, and encourages parents’ engagement as active partners with the Children’s Enrichment Center in advancing children’s physical, emotional and intellectual competencies.
• Must maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a professional, ethical, and compassionate manner with children and families who have histories of trauma, homelessness, poverty, and other circumstances presenting significant challenges to healthy, consistent child development and family relationships.
• Supervise and assist children during their meals/snacks
• Report any suspected child abuse, neglect or other issues concerning child safety and well- being to the Children’s Enrichment Center Director.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Monthly mileage reimbursed for applicable and documented work-related mileage.
• SAMMinistries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SAMMinistries complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED