Job Posting

You are:

• An early childhood educator that values connection and relationships

• Collegial and communicative with co-workers and colleagues

• A thoughtful, capable, timely decision-maker

• Certain that cultural diversity and a variety of perspectives are important

• Observant, organized, and pro-active advocate for children from hard places

• Resilient and resourceful

• Trustworthy and forthright as a team member

This is a full time position.

You’ll wow us if you can masterfully:

• Ensure that all children are properly supervised at all times

• Collaborate with your co-teacher to design and implement age-appropriate curriculum, instructional design, and a daily schedule that meets the needs and interests of the group

• Perform assessments, maintain records, and participate in a teacher-parent conference with each child’s parent(s) twice a year or whenever requested by the parents

• Meet requirements of Texas Minimum Standards, Texas Rising Star, NAEYC, Early Head Start, and any other accreditation requirements

• Perform assessments, maintain records, and participate in bi-annual parent conferences, or when requested

• Identify children with developmental delays, behaviors, or unusual assessment results

• Cooperate with the Director of Family Services, Education Director, and parents of children in creating any necessary behavior plans

• Create authentic, caring relationships with children and families through open and productive communication

• Provide supervision, encouragement and guidance for volunteers, substitutes, visiting student observers, and other adults who visit the classroom

• Participate in regular staff meetings, in-service training days and other Mainspring events

• Obtain required number of training hours in the categories defined by Texas Minimum Standards and Texas Rising Star (a minimum of 30 hours of documented training per year is currently required)

• Observe and correct/report any hazardous conditions of the building, grounds, or equipment

• Serve as mandatory reporter for child abuse

• Use trauma-informed practices to inform your work in the classroom and with families

• Accept other duties as assigned by the Education Director

We need you to have:

• An Associate’s degree in child development or early childhood and two years’ supervised preschool teaching experience; or, a Bachelor's degree in similar field with at least 30 hours in ECE. A valid CDA will also fulfill this requirement.

• Knowledge and understanding of children’s growth and development, as well as their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs

• Willingness to continue professional growth through related college courses, reading, conferences, training, meetings, and/or membership in professional organizations

• Understanding of the special concerns of low income families and children

• Qualifications as designated by the Texas Minimum Standards for Day Care Centers

• Ability to supervise children by sight and sound at all times

• Able to lift, carry, and walk with 40 pounds. Must be able to get on floor and get up.

So that we can:

• Pay you $34,000.00+ per year

• Provide health, dental, and vision insurance

• Provide an Employee Assistance Program that includes onsite counseling and support

• Give you paid time off, sick time, and holiday pay

• Match up to 3% of your 401(k) retirement

• Offer trainings in TBRI, Conscious Discipline, classroom environments, and other professional development topics

• Welcome you to an impactful work environment where you’ll make a difference every day

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34,000.00+ per year

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to director@mainspringschools.org.