Supportive Intervention Teacher

Pay

Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36‑hours a week – $31,200 annually.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 6:30 pm, plus one Saturday each quarter for Bright Beginnings Training.

Description

The Bridge for Kids is a dynamic childcare center dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education and care to children within our community who are part of the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) movement. We foster a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive amidst challenging circumstances. The role offers the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of young learners and contribute significantly to their developmental journey.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide trauma‑informed services to youth ages 6 weeks to 12 years with developmental delays for survivors of domestic/sexual violence and homelessness.
• Utilize a hands‑on, child‑led engaging environment to enhance and promote developmental skills in both classroom and outdoor settings.
• Develop, implement, and monitor long‑term investigations to increase physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development for children exposed to trauma.
• Complete all required documentation daily to remain in compliance with agency, NAEYC, DFPS Childcare Licensing, Bright Beginnings & Collaborative for Children.
• Transport children as needed to field trips and other childcare‑related activities.
• Assist children with daily activities and age‑appropriate life skills.
• Ensure the environment meets NAEYC’s sanitation and safety requirements by using daily opening/closing and classroom checklists and completing daily chores.
• Maintain Bright Beginnings Stellar Center status by embracing the Reggio Emilia approach, modeling program philosophy, and ensuring compliance with ongoing staff education/training (e.g., Annual SIDS, Civil Rights, Child Abuse and Neglect, HHSC webinars, Mental Health 101, Understanding Trauma).
• Maintain CACFP requirements, including daily meal counts, infant meal production forms, meal preparation, and serving to ensure compliance.
• Provide optimal staff‑to‑child coverage to meet accreditation and licensing ratios.
• Stay current with developmentally appropriate practices and childcare standards and implement them as appropriate.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age, in accordance with Childcare Licensing requirements.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required, if applicable.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations and people with mental disabilities.
• Ability to prepare written professional documentation using appropriate grammar.
• Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations and implement a plan of action without supervision.
• Understanding of how circumstances/environment impact children and ability to provide appropriate support and attention (e.g., always supervise by sight and sound).
• Skill in classroom control and discipline, including setting rules, redirecting attention, and reinforcing appropriate behavior.
• Program management proficiency, including detailed team planning for consistency/coordination and providing feedback/instruction to teachers.
• Self‑management skills, such as setting professional limits separate from parents and providing full information for parental decision‑making.
• Interpersonal competencies, including understanding others’ perspectives, interpreting non‑verbal messages, and demonstrating empathy.
• Ability to facilitate age‑appropriate support groups.
• Ability to identify professional boundaries and adhere to the Social Work Code of Ethics.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (highly desired).
• Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual/domestic violence and its impact on survivors—especially infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school‑agers (preferred, not required; willingness to learn essential).
• Knowledge of community and legal resources to assist survivors of domestic/sexual violence and homelessness, as well as relevant legislation (preferred, not required).

Other Requirements

• Pass a criminal background investigation check.
• Provide and maintain a current Texas driver’s license.
• Maintain a clean driving record and update it annually.
• Provide and maintain current auto liability insurance.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Be able to stand, bend, kneel, stretch, ascend/descend stairs, and lift/carry up to 40 lb in an emergency shelter setting.