Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of Early Head Start Teacher at the Olney Child Development Center in Olney, 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.

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• CDA Credential in Infant/Toddler. If not currently certified, will be classified as EHS Teacher in Training and must obtain a CDA in Infant/Toddler within one year.
• Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with the "Drug-Free" Agency Policy.
• Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks.
• Must submit to TB tests as required.
• Must possess the ability to provide reliable self-transportation capable of regional travel. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas motor vehicle operator's permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required.
• Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. The agency may conduct MVR background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Usual requirements include lifting infants & toddlers from various positions, supplies, equipment, and occasional furniture.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Regularly required to be on the floor and sit for long periods.
• Occasional squatting and bending are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Possess the ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
• The noise level could be moderate to loud when working in a center.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
• Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Light to normal travel – the ability to travel for activities such as field trips, meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area.
• Ability to drive, occasionally long distances.
• Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities.