Easter Seals Jobs

Starting at $12.28/hour

About Us

At Upbring,we are servantson a mission to break the cycle of child abuse.We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves.We are a familywho values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.

About Our Head Start Centers

Upbring Head Start Preschool provides a safe, inclusive place to learn, grow and thrive. The families receive support and services to complement the child's education as the kindergarten transition nears.

What You'll Do

The Substitute Teacher directly facilitates classroom activities to ensure all children in that classroom are provided a safe and positive learning environment for the purpose of advancing their physical and cognitive growth and development in accordance to the state Minimum Standards for Child Care, the Head Start Performance Standards, the Agency's school readiness goals, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements in the absence of the assigned Head Start or Early Head Start Teacher.

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

*This position is year-round

Responsibilities

We Are Warriors |

We Set the Standards for Child Education* *

Work Standards

• Teachers and caregivers always provide active supervision strategies to always keep children safe and secure by providing constant active of children during indoor and outdoor activities
• Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences during the absence of the teacher of record.
• Maintain confidentiality of all the children's records
• Follow the schedule and curriculum as planned for the assigned classroom as directed
• Ensure all children are always properly supervised and take appropriate safety precautions for the well-being of all children as directed
• Ensure all learning activities are facilitated using supporting materials that address the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of the children as directed
• Adhere to agency and Head Start policies, procedures, and protocol as it relates to the health, safety, nutrition, and well-being of the children and the operation of the program
• Maintain classroom management and discipline using developmentally appropriate techniques
• Provide constant supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities; provide and fosters a safe and secure environment for children indoors and outdoors
• Work closely with the Center Director to ensure the safety and well-being of children and staff; monitor center environment to ensure the center is safe and free from hazards to the children and staff
• Staff must not use/impose corporal punishment or other forms of child maltreatment as a method to discipline children
• Comply with the company code of conduct and other applicable regulations and requirements, including Licensing Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Upbring policies, and procedures, Child Care Minimum Standards, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Follow the OHS CLASS Methodology
• Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Communication

• Complete and maintain accurate documentation, files, and records as required by the Agency, the Head Start Performance Standards, and any other federal, state, or local regulatory requirements as directed
• Immediately communicate with supervisor all concerns related to child health and safety

We Are Servants|We Help Others

Adaptability

O serve and address challenging behaviors to determine possible cause and implement preventive measures, teach a new behavior, and/or communication, or social skill to minimize or eliminate the behavior

Respond to emergency situations and/or direct to appropriate management team member or program administration for immediate

Ability to substitute in multipl