Infant / Early Childhood Education Instructor 

Achieving Success through Parental Involvement, Reading and Education
 

Are you passionate about working for an organization that serves to empower and uplift students through the education system by removing barriers and helping students realize their fullest potential? Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We achieve our mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who demonstrate a passion for what they do.

If this is you, are you All In For Kids?

Who we want:

The ASPIRE Program (Achieving Success through Parental Involvement Reading and Education) of Communities in Schools of Central Texas is seeking an Early Childhood Education Instructor responsible for managing an early childhood education classroom, curriculum development, lesson planning, administering developmental assessments (training provided), and providing age-appropriate infant, toddler, or pre-school education in a safe and nurturing environment. Most importantly, our teachers have fun! All materials and lesson planning time will be provided.

This position is ideal for daycare professionals, preschool teachers and child development students who desire a school-type schedule (evenings and weekends off) with work-life balance, up to 9 weeks paid time off per year including holidays, fully paid medical and dental insurance, and the opportunity to support children and families in our Austin community. This is a 32 hrs/wk, Monday through Friday position.

Application Requirement: 

A cover letter is required to be considered for this position. Please submit a cover letter along with your application. In your cover letter, kindly highlight your relevant experience and share what excites you about the opportunity to join our organization.

Who you are:

Rooted in community for over 40 years, Communities In Schools of Central Texas is a sophisticated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas. Communities In Schools (CIS) is a national organization that ensures every student, regardless of race, gender, ability, zip code, or socioeconomic background has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond.

This is an exciting time to join Communities In Schools. In Fall 2024, we moved into our new 30,000 sq ft headquarters, funded through contributions and New Market Tax Credits.

What we offer:

CIS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The starting salary range for this position is $2,833.34 /mo.  Salaries are determined by qualifications and relevant experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and midpoint depending on experience and in alignment with internal equity.

Some of our benefits:

• Generous paid time off includes 6+ weeks of holiday and 2 weeks of vacation time
• Three (3) Paid Personal Days
• Twelve (12) Paid Sick Leave Days
• CIS pays for 100% of the employee premium for the base medical insurance plan and we provide subsidy to support coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options
• Professional development
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• We offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day

What you’ll bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of one-year experience working as a Lead Teacher of young children ages 0 – 3 years old, and their families in a high-quality setting
• Demonstrated ability to work and maintain high standards of professional ethics with persons of different racial, ethnic, economic and social backgrounds
• Must have the ability to walk, stand, sit, push, pull, kneel, lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must have reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level courses or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• CDA certification: completed or in progress
• Minimum of one-year experience working as a Lead Teacher with infants in a high-quality setting
• Knowledge of infant brain development, safety standards for infant caretaking, and developmentally appropriate practice for infants;  
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Proficiency in any of the listed languages: Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Arabic
• Experience working with families with a home language other than English
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite

What you’ll do:

• Utilize knowledge of infant brain development as well as best practices for infant care to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating infant classroom;  
• Teach early childhood education classes
• Plan and conduct monthly effective lesson plans
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, child-directed play, learning centers, and rest to support their growth and learning
• Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and report these signs immediately to the Program Director
• Ensure the safety of children through supervision. Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to attendance, behavior, assessment data, developmental observations, progress reports, parent communication, and connection with resources
• Ensure daily communication happens with families exhibiting cultural awareness
• Hold parent-teacher conferences with families
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality on private and personal matters that are unique to children and their families
• Follow and comply with the program standards, best practices, and safety regulations with the family's well-being at the center
• Must complete Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Infant Brain Development training upon hire
• Collaborate with the ASPIRE staff in a team approach to a two-generation service delivery
• Promote and maintain agency culture, standards, and systems
• Perform other activities and duties as assigned by the supervisor
• May oversee volunteers or teaching assistants.

Reporting Structure:  This position is supervised by Family Ed. Coordinator unless otherwise designated by the ASPIRE Program Director or Regional Director. This position may supervise AmeriCorps members, interns, and/or volunteers as necessary.

Work Location:   This position is a full-time, 32-hour position based on-site at the ASPIRE Program located in Austin, Texas.

Online applications will be accepted until positions are filled

Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, with candidates prioritized based on the order in which applications are received. Please note that not all applicants will be selected for an interview.

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is an equal-opportunity employer

Explore all open positions by visiting our careers page: https://ciscentraltexas.org/career-opportunities/