Teacher Designee

Child Care Resource Center•The Woodlands, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Teacher Designee provides classroom instruction to enrolled children utilizing activities designed to stimulate learning in all learning areas for children birth to 5 years old and encourages Family Engagement. The Teacher Designee develops individual goals for infant, toddler, and pre-school aged children, provides on-going assessments on progress and facilitates activities to prepare for kindergarten. The Teacher Designee guides and supervises subordinate teaching staff in accordance with policies, procedures, and philosophy of CCRC Early Care and Learning. Within the team structure, Teacher Designees provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field including a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.
3 years of related work experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and/or a preschool setting.
Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire.
Must have a current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix.
Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.
Intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
Knowledge of age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.
Background check required.
Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93).
MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341).
CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866).
Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995).

Nice To Haves

Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.

Responsibilities

Classroom Management
Administrative Functions
Perform Additional Duties When Required

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary Life Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility