Preschool Teacher

Pay: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour

Job description:

Child care Lead Teacher

Qualifications

Have an Associate, Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education or a field related to early childhood with experience in teaching preschool children.

If a degree is in another field, one must be willing to obtain Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), and a willingness to work toward a Degree in early childhood within 90 days of hire.

Must successfully complete and maintain the following permits, and certification

a) Food Handlers Permit (must state ANSI in the certificate); will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date.

b) First Aid certification; will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date.

c) CPR Infant/Toddler certification; will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date

CPR/First Aid must be for Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

We will need the following documents, along with your resume:

1- College transcripts (you will need to have an unopened official copy prior to onboarding)

2- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

3- Food Handlers (ANSI certified) permit

4- First Aid/CPR Certification for Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED

5- Current and up to date Child care training certifications

Requirements

• Requires 30 clock hours of training each year to meet TDFPS requirements
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's license (Operators-Class C)
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check
• Proof of work eligibility must be provided
• Food Handlers

Employment Status: Non-Exempt

Job Classification: Regular, Full-Time Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm

5922 Yorktown Blvd. Suite 102 Corpus Christi, TX 78414

Duties:

• Maintains open lines of communications with immediate supervisor, subordinates, parents, and volunteers.
• Has classroom material ready at all times.
• Writes and implements daily lesson plans allowing an opportunity for parent input.
• Documents children's files daily on class attendance & nutrition, health, and behavior monitoring.
• Reinforces classroom and environmental safety.
• Screens children for disabilities and submits reports to the Mental Health and Disability components.
• Involves parents in educational activities to enhance their role as the principal influence on the child's education and development.
• Provides materials appropriate to the child's age and level of development.
• Serves the cultural background of the children using classroom materials, activities and related languages.
• Promotes a high self-esteem, is a good role model, and follows the center's behavior management system and code of ethics.
• Is required to administer and complete the developmental screening on all children within 45 days of the child's enrollment date on Teaching Strategies.
• Attends morning inspections-keeping children clean and well groomed, serving meals and snacks, preparing for nap or rest time, and toilet training.
• Participates in the annual center’s assessment.
• Participates in Pre-Service training once a year and on-going in-service workshops as required by the program.
• Maintains adequate amount of supplies at the center.
• Puts together monthly thematic bulletin boards in the classrooms
• Attends cluster meetings, parent meetings, and workshops.
• Works at De Colores Child Development Center’s Ceremonies and various social events.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or Director.
• Demonstrates ability to read and write, keeps routine records, follows written and oral instructions, and files alphabetically and numerically
• Makes judgments or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria--relies on one or more of the five physical senses
• Deals with people beyond giving and receiving instructions--is courteous, cooperative, conscientious, and tactful in dealing with employees and the general public
• Possesses sensitivity towards families living below the socioeconomic level
• Able to handle various projects at the same time in an effective manner
• Dresses in appropriate attire with a neat personal appearance

Compensation:

$10.00 No Childcare Experience- Will Train

$10.50 less than one year Childcare Experience with or without Childcare trainings

$11.00 One year childcare experience with 24 hours or more of up to date childcare trainings

$13.50 CDA and more than 2 years of childcare experience

$14.00 AA in ECD with up to 24 hours of childcare trainings

$14.00 AA in ECD or AA in another major with CDA or BA in another major and 3 years or more in early childcare experience.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we invite you to apply today at De Colores Child Development Center!

5922 Yorktown Blvd. Suite 102 Corpus Christi, TX 78414

361-299-0856

decolorescdcyorktown@gmail.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour

Join us in shaping the future by providing young children with a nurturing environment where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Your dedication will help foster confident learners ready to explore the world around them!

Pay: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11 - $11