Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking a full time Head Start Teacher for the Child Development Center in Olney.
The normal work hours are 40 hours per week, mostly Monday through Friday, but may be varied by the Center Director to accommodate all hours the Center is open and other needs of the Center.
The Head Start Teacher is responsible to the Center Director in implementing their respective program in meeting all required regulations for providing a safe and healthy educational environment and an environment conducive to learning for enrolled children and their families.
Rolling Plains Management offers a comprehensive benefit program providing health, dental and vision insurance at no charge to the employee, as well as a $25,000 life insurance policy.
RPMC also offers voluntary life insurance, disability, critical illness, accident and participation in a matching 401K plan.
Other benefits include vacation and sick leave, as well as up to 14 paid holidays.
Education requirements (any one of the following):
Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or Bachelor's degree in a related field with coursework equal to a major related to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching preschool children.
An Associate Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or a related field with coursework equivalent to a major in child development or early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with the "Drug-Free" Agency Policy.
Must be able to pass regular criminal history checks.
Must submit to TB tests as required.
Must possess the ability to provide reliable self-transportation capable of regional travel.
Must possess and maintain a valid Texas motor vehicle operator's permit of appropriate classification and endorsement.
Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law.
The agency may conduct MVR background checks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
May require extended periods of standing or walking.
Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting, or moving up to approximately 25 pounds.
Regularly required to be on the floor and sit for long periods.
Occasional squatting and bending are required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Possess the ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
The noise level could be moderate to loud when working in a center.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Light to normal travel – the ability to travel for activities such as field trips, meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area.
Ability to drive, occasionally long distances.
Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities.
**Rolling Plains Management Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.