Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students. 

As TASBeans (our internal name for employees), we feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives. We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You’re likely beginning to see why we’ve been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work! 

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more. 

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

As a Lead Teacher, you will develop and implement the curriculum for our 0-18 months toddler class. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic teacher to join our team at The Corner School, our onsite child care center located at TASB’s Corporate Headquarters in Northwest Austin. Our teachers passionately embrace their work with children. The Corner School has a comprehensive, play-based curriculum and a strong parent-teacher network, and we are committed to making a difference in the lives of children. The school has six classrooms offering low child-to-teacher ratios and an outdoor play space. The patrons of the school include children of TASB employees as well as other children in the community. This position requires successful candidate to work onsite. 

A Typical Day 

• Develop curriculum and daily lesson plans that are based on an assessment of each child’s development and the goals of The Corner School.
• Provide positive guidance to help children develop the ability to be self-disciplined.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of teachers throughout the year with fun events and professional development opportunities. 
• If you’re still reading, we’d love to meet you!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Direct the day-to-day functioning of the classroom.
• Supervise children at all times. Observe and monitor groups of children indoors and outdoors year-round, assuring their health and safety.
• Ensure that each child receives individual attention.
• Delegate specific housekeeping tasks to Assistant Teacher to maintain order in the classroom.
• Maintain cooperative and productive relationships with other center staff.
• Provide supervision, encouragement, and guidance for substitute teachers, volunteers and others in the program.
• Maintain the teaching and caregiving standards established by the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (DFPS) and the standards set by the Academy of Early Childhood Programs.
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certificates.
• Communicate regularly with parents through daily greetings and written comments on children’s daily charts.
• Conduct biannual parent conferences and maintain appropriate notes in each child’s file.
• Assist Director with planning and implementing parent programs.
• Identify training needs for Assistant Teacher and Teacher’s Aide. Provide guidance and support of Assistant Teacher and Teacher’s Aide as they grow professionally.
• Provide informed and accurate input in the performance evaluation of Assistant Teacher assigned to the classroom.
• Welcome new parents to The Corner School, conduct a welcome orientation which highlights the infant program as well as the goals for the school. 

Skills For Success

• Minimum of 3 years of childcare experience in a licensed facility required.
• Bachelors in Early Childhood Development or CDA preferred. 
• Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation requirements and procedures is preferred. 
• Must be able to meet physical demands of role such as lifting children, helping with toileting or diapering needs, and ability to lead emergency evacuation procedures with ease as needed.
• Communicates effectively and clearly with parents, staff and administrators, in both verbal and written form.
• Presents a good model to children of language use, both verbal and written.
• Understands and shows respect for confidentiality of children, parents and other staff.

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren. 
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion panels; wellness seminars; and more. 
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year. 

Posting Notices

• TASB is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other personal characteristic protected by law.
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.

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