Location: Vernon, Texas
Employer: Rolling Plains Management Corporation (RPMC)
Status: Part-time (25 hours per week, primarily Monday–Friday; schedule may vary by Center)
Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of Early Head Start Floating Teacher Assistant at the Wilbarger County Preschool in Vernon, Texas. This role is responsible to the Center Director for ensuring compliance with all program regulations and for creating a safe, healthy, and engaging educational environment for enrolled infants, toddlers, and their families.
All Teacher Assistants-in-Training will be considered "Provisional Employees" classified as "in-training" positions while working on meeting the required qualifications. As a "Provisional Employee," they have up to one year from the hire date to complete the Child Development Associate (CDA) in preschool or infant/toddler training and obtain the CDA Credential from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Teacher Assistants “in training” assist the Lead Teacher in planning, implementing, and administering the program in compliance with the Child Care Minimum Standards, Head Start performance standards, the Agency's school readiness goals, and all other federal, state, and local regulations relating to children ages three to five. All Teacher Assistants-in-Training staff shall agree to abide by the program's Standards of Conduct introduced during pre-service and /or orientation. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Health Concierge Plan that includesTelemedicine, tele-counseling, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Matching 401K plan
Paid sick leave, vacation leave, and 14 paid holidays accrued based on hours worked.
Must be at least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or equivalent required
CDA Credential in Infant/Toddler preferred; if not currently certified, will be classified as EHS Teacher in Training and must obtain CDA within one year (RPMC covers cost of CDA)
Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with the Agency’s Drug-Free Policy
Must pass regular criminal history checks
Must submit to TB tests as required
Must provide reliable self-transportation for regional travel
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license with appropriate classification and endorsements
Must maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and meet minimum insurability requirements (MVR checks may be conducted by the Agency)
Regular lifting of infants, toddlers, classroom supplies, and equipment; occasional lifting of furniture
Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving up to 25 pounds
Frequent sitting on the floor and working at child level for extended periods
Occasional squatting and bending
Ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions
Noise levels can be moderate to loud in the center environment
Ability to work in a stressful environment and manage stress effectively
Flexibility to work schedules as established by management
Light to normal travel for field trips, meetings, classes, and workshops within and outside the service area
Ability to drive occasionally long distances
Must be able to travel by air when required for training, conferences, and related activities
