Child Development Instructor

About the Role

Early development support and child care for infants and toddlers in an Early Head Start setting. Maintain classroom management and prepare activities and materials necessary for implementation of Teaching Strategies: A Creative Curriculum. Report any suspected child abuse, neglect or other issues concerning child safety and wellbeing to immediate supervisor. Responsible for reporting necessary repairs or damages and shortages of necessary supplies and/or materials to immediate supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining contractual compliance (TDFPS, COSA, TRS, EHS)
• Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance
• Comfortably lift and carry children up to 35 lbs
• Maintain documentation and filing, per contractual requirements
• Complete weekly lesson plans in a timely manner and have peer coach review them before posting on Mondays
• Receive and report daily attendance on each child
• Maintain Daily Infant Report for each child
• Feed, nurture, and play with children, change diapers
• Participate in curriculum planned activities with children and mothers
• Work with supporting technology pieces
• Complete agency pre-service training
• Acquire a minimum of 30 training hours annually, as outlined in Texas Rising Star standards
• Attend required training events scheduled by Early Head Start
• Maintain required trainings outlined by contractual obligations (Food Handlers Permit, Child Abuse Awareness, Medication Administration, etc.)
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications at all times
• Maintain current and clear driving record at all times
• Maintain Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) point of services, meal serving and purchasing standards and documentation
• Purchase food items, properly store meals according to USDA guidelines and inventory food items
• Prepare, cook and serve meals for Infants and Toddlers, Child Development staff and their mothers
• As a Seton Home employee, attendance and successful completion of a 10-day New Employee Orientation is mandated for the position. The inability to meet this requirement will conclude employment with the Agency
• Must complete all required professional development assigned in a timely manner
• Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
• Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others
• Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory
• Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization
• Other duties as assigned by the Child Development program director

Qualifications

• Associates Degree, or higher, in Early Childhood Education or similar, preferred
• High School Diploma, or equivalent, accompanied with a Child Development Associate credential
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a licensed child care facility

License and Credentials

• Reliable transportation
• Valid Texas Identification or Driver license
• Valid vehicle insurance
• 18 years or older

Skills

• Knowledge of TDFPS minimum standards and basic care of infants and toddlers
• Extensive working knowledge of Early Head Start, and Texas Rising Star
• Experience with computer software and can work with a variety of electronic devices and internet-based programming
• A solid grasp of performing multiple duties
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team
• Must have good written and verbal skills
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Travel Requirements

Travel requirements for the position include 1% local and 0% overnight.

Competencies

• Communication
• Integrity / Honesty
• Interpersonal Awareness
• Managing Change
• Teamwork