Description

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of Early Head Start Teacher at Wilbarger County Preschool in Vernon, Texas. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, and must be willing to complete all requirements of obtaining an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential. Rolling Plains Management Corporation will assist employees by paying for the credential. 

Normal work hours are 40 hours per week, mostly Monday-Friday, but may be varied by the Center.

Responsible to the Center Director in the implementation of their respective program in meeting all required regulations for providing a safe and healthy educational environment and an environment conducive to learning for both enrolled children and their families.

Early Head Start is committed to establishing a loving, caring environment that will be the learning experience for infants and toddlers, parents, and staff can teach and learn from one another. This goal will be accomplished by staff who must display sensitivity to and knowledge of the community's cultural differences and issues. All Early Head Start shall agree to abide by the program's Standards of Conduct introduced during pre-service and /or orientation. Employee orientation, pre-service and in-service training are provided in order to assist staff and volunteers in acquiring or increasing the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill their job responsibilities.

Position will be open until filled.

Qualifications

High school diploma or the equivalent.

• CDA Credential.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must embrace the principle of the parent as the primary educator and support attachment of parent and child.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Abilities Required:

• Recognize teaching the children as a career. 
• Communicate effectively with other team members and management.
• Balance a variety of duties, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of personal computer operations within a Windows software environment.
• Desire to work with diverse populations.
• Understand and carry out instructions and procedures.
• Light amount of night and weekend work.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changes in the workplace.