TEA Certified Teacher

Rolling Plains Management Corporation is seeking applicants for the position of Head Start Teacher at the Turner Child Development Center in Quanah, TX.
Applicants must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Teaching Certificate.
Please attach a resume and transcript to your application.
Position will remain open until filled.
TEA Certified Teacher.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Teacher assistant or daycare experience preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management.
Must embrace the principle of the parent as the primary educator and support attachment of parent and child.
Ability to communicate effectively with other team members and management.
Ability and desire to work with diverse populations required.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions and procedures required.
Must be flexible and able to adapt to change in the workplace.
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 ability to provide reliable self-transportation capable of regional travel.
Must possess and maintain valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required.
Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law.
MVR background checks may be conducted by the agency.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time, drive or ride in sedan, bus or van, and interacting with children at the child’s eye level (which includes floor activities) or other duties assigned.
The usual requirements in a classroom environment may require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment and occasional adjustments of office furniture.
Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.
May require long periods of standing or walking.
Occasional bending or squatting required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Possess ability to adapt to inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
Ability to drive, occasionally long distances.
Noise level could be moderate to loud in working in center.
Ability to work in stressful environment and deal effectively with stress.
Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Normal to heavy travel – ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area.
Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities.