Early Head Start Teacher
Upbring3 days ago
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Summary
Upbring is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to join their team in Corpus Christi, TX. The role involves providing a nurturing and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants and toddlers (ages 0-3).
About the Role
As an Early Head Start Teacher, you will be responsible for establishing a warm and secure atmosphere, planning engaging activities, maintaining a safe classroom, monitoring children's developmental progress, and collaborating with families and colleagues to support child growth and school readiness. You will also ensure compliance with licensing and health regulations while promoting high-quality early childhood education.
About You
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in Infant and Toddler.
- Willing to obtain COR Advantage Assessment certification.
- Willing to obtain CPR and first aid certification.
Preferred:
- Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least 15 credit hours in relevant subjects.
- One year of experience in an early childhood setting.
- CPR/First Aid Certification.
- Experience with dual-language learners and children with disabilities.
- Training in CLASS, Conscious Discipline, or other early childhood best practices.
Benefits
- Competitive PTO & paid holidays.
- Health, dental, vision insurance & more.
- 403(b) Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted Gym Memberships.
Upbring
Upbring is committed to breaking the generational cycle of child abuse by addressing its root causes. We deliver a continuum of services that produces measurable progress in five key markers: safety, life skills, education, health and vocation. Upbring constantly evolves to meet the needs of the children we serve. In the midst of those changes, however, our faith-based roots remain as strong as the day we opened our doors more than 135 years ago. Upbring’s children’s services offer a safe place to grow and thrive physically, emotionally and spiritually. Upbring continues to develop innovative and life changing programs and services for children and families in our communities. We don’t plan to stop - will you continue to join our team?
Corpus Christi, TX