Non Degreed Teacher

• NO PHONE CALLS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS GUIDELINES

Valid driver’s license, and current liability insurance.

Must have, and display a nurturing loving disposition toward infants and toddlers.

Hold valid current driver’s license, and current liability insurance.

Must maintain a current CPR, First Aide, and Food Handler card

Early Head Start Wichita Falls is a small, Non-Profit business in Wichita Falls, TX. We are looking for a Teacher to provide excellent care and educationfor our families and students. We offer a great schedule following WFISD School Calendar all breaks and holidays are paid time off.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties includes the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Follows safety and environment regulations.
• Observe and abide by all licensing and Early Head Start Standards.
• Interacts with children during all indoor and outdoor activities.
• Reinforces acceptable behaviors, and redirects unacceptable behaviors.
• Deals with individual problems on an individual basis
• Does not raise voice or threaten
• Demonstrates respect for each child and accepts differences in children
• Models correct speech patterns and vocabulary for children.
• Corrects through conversation.
• Provides opportunities for each child to experience success and reinforces all efforts.
• Extends learning to meet the individual needs of children
• Follows classroom schedules, lesson plans, classroom activities, and record keeping.
• Prepares and maintains the learning environment.
• Supervises children at meals and assists children with clean up.
• Provides emergency medical care for children as needed.
• Assists children with diapering and toilet training using Early Head Start approved procedures.
• Makes at least two home visits to each family to complete forms and delivery of services.
• Refers families to Social Service/Parent Involvement Manager for social services when needed.
• Monitors children’s daily attendance, and communicates with parent(s)/guardian the day of the child’s absence to ascertain the reason for the absence, documenting in the child’s record this contact and reason given for absence, referring children to the Social Worker/Parent Involvement Manager for follow-up when absence was due to family situation/crisis, or when the child has been absent three consecutive days for reasons other than sickness.
• Records the classroom absences and the reason the child was absent; submits by 10:00 a.m. to the Center Director for entry into Student Record Database.
• Helps recruit parent volunteers; provides parent opportunities to share their skills, and treats the parents with respect.
• Documents on the Early Head Start Non-Federal Contribution Form any donation of time or material to Early Head Start by any individual, obtaining donor’s signature, and turning in the Early Head Start Administration Office weekly.
• Submits all reports/forms due monthly and yearly by due date.
• Record documentation relating to child in child’s binder in a timely manner, updating and maintaining in order, by section.
• Attends all required Early Head Start staff development and in-service meetings.
• Supports Program policies, accepting changes and new ideas.
• Complies with Center personnel policies regarding absences and tardiness. Arrives on time prepared to begin workday, reporting to assigned work station.
• Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the center.
• Performs professional responsibilities as required by Early Head Start and Center.
• Maintains confidentiality of child and family information
• Will maintain a current Food Handler’s Permit, First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Attends Center Early Head Start Parent Meetings.

Evaluation of the performance of this job will be based on supervisor’s evaluation, according to the procedures developed forcenter personnel. Employment in this position is contingent on performance, need, and funding.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.61 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person