Teacher-EHS

Ninos•Harlingen, TX

About The Position

The Teacher-EHS is in charge of an assigned Early Head Start classroom and is responsible for its overall operation and management. The teacher works as part of a teaching team to implement classroom curriculum activities and program Performance Standards. The role also includes supporting children’s nutrition, development, and learning, maintaining classroom records and materials, and supporting families in promoting their children’s health and academic success. The teacher prepares daily and weekly lesson plans, ensures screening activities and follow-up are completed, and designs Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as needed. The position may require attendance at pre-service and in-service training workshops and out-of-town conferences. The teacher may also perform other duties assigned by the supervisor related to program operations and work evenings, weekends, or holidays on specially assigned projects or tasks at the request of the Executive/Head Start Director.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have no criminal record or pending criminal charges.
Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
Must have a clear TB test and physical examination before the first day of employment.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have a Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) for Infants and Toddler Caregivers.
Must have 3 years of experience with infants and toddlers.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual; able or willing to learn to speak, read, and write English and Spanish.
Local resident of Cameron or Willacy County.
Sensitive to the needs of poor and disadvantaged people.

Responsibilities

Take charge of the assigned Early Head Start classroom and oversee its operation and management.
Work in a teaching team to ensure curriculum activities and program Performance Standards are implemented in the classroom.
Ensure the proper nutrition of children.
Assist with formulating and maintaining individual children’s classroom records.
Care for classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Prepare daily and weekly classroom lesson plans.
Ensure screening activities are conducted and follow-up is completed.
Design Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as needed.
Attend pre-service and in-service staff training workshops and out-of-town conferences when necessary.
Support Head Start families in promoting their children’s healthy well-being and academic success.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor related to program operations.
Work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays on specially assigned projects or tasks when requested by the Executive/Head Start Director.