Early Head Start Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: Quanah, TX 79252Salary Range: $12.98 - $15.58 HourlyEarly Head Start Teacher – Turner Child Development Center

Location: Quanah, Texas
Employer: Rolling Plains Management Corporation (RPMC)
Status: Full-Time (40 hours per week, primarily Monday–Friday; schedule may vary by Center)

Position Summary:

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of Early Head Start Teacher at the Turner Child Development Center. 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.

Early Head Start is committed to building a loving, caring environment where infants, toddlers, parents, and staff learn from one another. Staff must demonstrate sensitivity to and knowledge of cultural differences and community needs while upholding the program’s Standards of Conduct. Orientation, pre-service, and in-service training are provided to help staff succeed in their roles.

Benefits Package:
RPMC offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical (mostly employer-paid) and employer paid dental, and vision insurance 

$25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee

Dependent care FSA (up to $5000 per year provided by employer)

Telemedicine, tele-counseling, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Matching 401K plan

Paid sick leave, vacation leave, and 14 paid holidays

Voluntary benefits: critical illness, accident, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance

Additional Details:

Sign-On Bonus Offered!

Position remains open until filled

Qualifications

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)

Physical Demands

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

Work Environment

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

Travel Requirements

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