Job description

Infant and Toddler Teachers
Position Details

Hillside Early Childhood Center is searching for creative, warm infant and toddler teachers with a love for early childhood education to join a team of loving and enthusiastic educators at an Early Childhood Center in South/Central Austin. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field and /or CDA is preferred for lead positions. Knowledge of NAEYC and Texas Rising Star criteria a definite plus, as well as hands-on experience working with infants and toddlers.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A passion for educating the youngest learners from a play-based perspective, using the environment as an important teaching tool
• An appreciation for the outdoor learning environment, including gardening and natural play spaces
• Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, energy, and a love for learning
• Willingness to collaborate in a team environment
• Knowledge of best practices for early childhood education including the documentation of children’s progress by writing anecdotal records, taking photos, and collecting student work

School’s Mission

Hillside Early Childhood Center delivers a quality, full-day, year-round developmental program, that fosters healthy bodies, joyful hearts, curious minds, and engaged families, in an inclusive and innovative Christian Community.

Duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Create environments for infants and toddlers with a strong focus on social and emotional learning
• Assist lead teachers in observing and assessing children to plan and individualize care
• Maintain developmental records for each child in comprehensive portfolio
• Develop strong relationships with parents and children to foster home and school connectivity
• Understand and stay current on TXDFPS Minimum Standards, as well as criteria for NAEYC and Texas Rising Star.

Other Details

Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Retirement packages available. Discounted tuition rates for teachers and staff also available.

Cover letters- please state why you are interested in working for Hillside Early Childhood Center and what your key strengths are-these should be submitted with a resume. Please also designate if you are looking for part-time or full-time employment on your cover letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Hillside Early Childhood Center is committed to the health and safety of our children, families, and staff, and is practicing extensive safety measures to mitigate exposure to COVID-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX 78741: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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