Early HS Teacher

Company: BRAZORIA COUNTY H.S.
Location: Brazoria
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Early Head Start Teacher FLS A Status: Nonexempt Salary Grade: Grade 2 Supervisory Responsibilities : No Reporting To: Campus Principal Revision Date: 07/10/2023 POSITION SUMMARY The primary scope of this position is to plan and implement high-quality early education and child development services and proved ongoing assessment and guidance to Early Head Start (EHS) children (birth to three (3) years). This position is responsible for the implementation of the Head Start Performance Standards and all other regulatory requirements for their assigned classroom. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrate knowledge of Brazoria County Head Start’s (BCHS) mission, goals, policies, and procedures. Demonstrate knowledge of Head Start’s Performance Standards, Early Learning Outcomes, and other regulatory requirements. Communicate and collaborate with content staff to implement services that meet the needs of children and families assigned to their classroom. Communicate and collaborate with teaching staff, substitutes and volunteers to implement services that meet the needs of children and their families assigned to their respective classrooms. Provide leadership and direction to Associate Teachers and/or Teacher Assistants assigned to their classroom. Ensure required tasks and supporting documentation are completed timely and accurately including but not limited to home visits, developmental screeners, parent conferences, assessments, and anecdotal notes. Demonstrate responsive care, effective teaching practices, including the implementation of positive strategies to support children’s well-being, and prevent and address challenging behaviors. Ensure children’s health and safety are in accordance with all regulations. Set up and implement a well-organized classroom that is developmentally appropriate and inviting for infants and toddlers. Safeguard the equipment and materials assigned to classrooms to ensure adequate supplies are available for all children. Develop and implement weekly lesson plans that include planned and appropriate activities that align with the developmental progressions described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and are based on relevant child assessment data. Assess infants and toddlers assigned to their classroom and demonstrate their knowledge, developmental stages, individual differences, and cultural background. Communicate and collaborate with parents to engage them in their child (ren)’s learning. Conduct at least two home visits and at least two parent-teacher conferences per family per program year. Demonstrate on-going personal and professional growth and development to meet program and regulatory requirements. Participate in coaching opportunities, including observation and feedback sessions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Essential traits for this position are as follows: Must be a self-starter. Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and management. Must be results oriented. Must have superior organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work independently or on teams in challenging work atmosphere. Must have an exceptional aptitude for attention to detail. Must be able to prioritize and balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Must be able to plan and complete tasks and assignments on-schedule with minimal supervision using appropriate judgment. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment, discretion, maintain the confidentiality of all Brazoria County Head Start (BCHS) stakeholders. Must be able to contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; support everyone’s efforts to succeed. Must be able to show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promote a harassment-free environment. Must be able to treat people with respect and dignity; work with integrity and ethically uphold the Agency’s mission and values. QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Minimum Qualifications: Infant & Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential Have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree in early childhood education/child development; or associate degree in any major with a CDA with an infant and toddler endorsement. Six (6) months in a similar position working with infants and toddlers. Physical Demands & Work Environment: Safety is one of our core company values. When necessary, employees may be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physically fit to endure 8-to-10-hour workdays. Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the classroom. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time. Physically capable of pushing up to 45 pounds as needed throughout the day. Must be able to walk, sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children. Able to see, hear and speak with children to ensure children’s health and safety. The work environment is that which is typical of a classroom setting. The noise level in the environment is usually very loud and noisy. Other: Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and have access to a vehicle which is insured as required by the Texas Financial Responsibility Law.

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