Infant | Early Childhood Education Instructor

Communities In Schools of Central Texas•Sunset Valley, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The ASPIRE Program (Achieving Success through Parental Involvement Reading and Education) of Communities in Schools of Central Texas is seeking an Early Childhood Education Instructor responsible for managing an early childhood education classroom, curriculum development, lesson planning, administering developmental assessments (training provided), and providing age-appropriate infant, toddler, or pre-school education in a safe and nurturing environment. Most importantly, our teachers have fun! All materials and lesson planning time will be provided. This position is ideal for daycare professionals, preschool teachers and child development students who desire a school-type schedule (evenings and weekends off) with work-life balance, up to 9 weeks paid time off per year including holidays, fully paid medical and dental insurance, and the opportunity to support children and families in our Austin community. This is a 32 hrs/wk, Monday through Friday position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of experience working with young children and their families
Demonstrated ability to work and maintain high standards of professional ethics with persons of different racial, ethnic, economic and social backgrounds
Must have reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and one year of experience working with young children and their families OR CDA and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
CPR/First Aid Certification
Proficiency in any of the listed languages: Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Arabic
Experience working with families with a home language other than English
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

Utilize knowledge of infant brain development as well as best practices for infant care to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating infant classroom
Teach early childhood education classes
Plan and conduct monthly effective lesson plans
Develop schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, child-directed play, learning centers, and rest to support their growth and learning
Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and report these signs immediately to the Program Director
Ensure the safety of children through supervision. Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to attendance, behavior, assessment data, developmental observations, progress reports, parent communication, and connection with resources
Ensure daily communication happens with families exhibiting cultural awareness
Hold parent-teacher conferences with families
Maintain a high level of confidentiality on private and personal matters that are unique to children and their families
Follow and comply with the program standards, best practices, and safety regulations with the family's well-being at the center
Complete Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Infant Brain Development training upon hire
Collaborate with the ASPIRE staff in a team approach to a two-generation service delivery
Promote and maintain agency culture, standards, and systems
Perform other activities and duties as assigned by the supervisor
May oversee volunteers or teaching assistants.

Benefits

Generous paid time off includes 6+ weeks of holiday and 2 weeks of vacation time
Three (3) days of paid Personal Days
Twelve (12) days of paid sick leave
Six weeks of paid Parental Leave
100% of the employee premium for the base medical insurance plan paid by CIS
Subsidy to support coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children
Dental plans
Vision plans
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Flexible spending account options
Professional development
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day