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Make an Impact as an Infant/Toddler Resource Teacher - $500 Signing Bonus !

You will provide a learning environment that is safe, healthy and comfortable in order to enhance growth and development of the infants and toddlers in the program. You will maintain all program standards including ChildCareGroup, NAEYC, Head Start and the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. You will work under the general supervision of the Site-Based Manager and exercise some independent judgement and action.

Why work for ChildCareGroup?

Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed.

ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (12) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!

You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values:

SERVICE – Lead with a servant’s heart

PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day

INTEGRITY – Do what is right

RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated

INCLUSION – Value individual differences

TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals

Position Details

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, preparation and implementation of work with children appropriate to development level based on RC3; includes developing curriculum, completing child assessments, maintaining records, etc.
• Becomes familiar with routine of each classroom in which he/she may work.
• Assumes responsibility for daily classroom program in Teacher’s absence. Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities. Provides attractive and functional learning centers.
• Develops good relations with children and their families. Serves as a team member in assigned classroom.
• Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start Electronic Information System and/or Redelearner Database within the introductory period of employment.
• Participates in parent meetings and parent conferences.
• Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities, provides attractive and functional learning centers and participates in entry process of child into care giving group.
• Assists in the inventory of and request for equipment and supplies.
• Assists with special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or Equivalent and infant toddler CDA Required, AA in Child Development preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent required and infant toddler CDA required, AA in Child Development preferred
• Infant/Toddler CDA or courses in Early Childhood or child development preferred
• One year experience working with young children preferred
• Must demonstrate desire to work with infant/toddler children, have general knowledge of “normal” growth and development
• Must demonstrate ability to work as a team member
• Must demonstrate good organizational skills and written and oral communication skills
• Must have ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, parents and center volunteers
• Regular and prompt attendance required
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to uphold ChildCareGroup’s mission, vision and core values

Travel and Compliance Requirements

• Must have a valid Texas driver's license
• Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements
• Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation
• Ability to travel locally or out of town as required
• Mileage reimbursement is offered when applicable
• Must successfully meet all compliance background check requirements for federal funding throughout employment
• All employees must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19

ChildCareGroup’s Generous Health and Wellness Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term, Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine at no cost
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• (12) Paid Company Holidays
• And more!

*The $500 Signing Bonus will be awarded to candidates who are extended a job offer and are onboarded. New hires will receive more information regarding this signing bonus within their employment offer letter.

Become a part of the team that supports the education and assistance of over 50,000 lives per year in Texas!

ChildCareGroup is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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WHO ARE WE?

About us

K12 Produces Results

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K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school. We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Stride is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The Teacher is a highly qualified, state-certified educator responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment. Teachers provide instruction, support, and guidance, manage the learning process, and focus on students' individual needs. Teachers monitor student progress through Stride K12's learning management system. They actively work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student's learning toward established goals. Teachers typically work from home but must travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Instructional/Curricular

* Effectively apply working knowledge of the K12 curriculum and Online School as it relates to grade and subject level assignment;
* In concert with other discipline experts participate in the development of Projects within a Project Based Learning Environment using K12 design protocols;
* Collaborate with other discipline experts to create ongoing projects designed around course and industry standards;
* Maintain and effectively apply knowledge of the State and Industry Specific learning standards;
* Support students/parents with placement, online school set up, curriculum and instructional issues;
* Develop effective instructional tools and strategies to supplement and enhance provided curriculum.

Communication

* Contact the student regularly via e-mail or phone;
* Respond within appropriate time frame (usually one business day) to student/parent inquiries;
* Participate in a weekly teacher conference call with the Academic Administrator;
* Attend regularly scheduled face-to-face and virtual staff meetings.

Records Management

* Develop and maintain student academic progress;
* Generate formal reports;
* Alert school administrators of any concerns about student progress and attendance;
* Process student change in placement, as appropriate;
* Complete semester and end of year progress reports.

Community

* Organize orientation, training, social, and educational activities for students and families;
* Create a monthly newsletter or updated Web site;
* Travel to assigned geographic areas to support students; participate in school activities such as open houses, expos, information session and orientations;
* Lead student/parent orientations.

Assessment/Evaluation

* Work with the administration to prepare students for state assessments;
* Serve as proctors for site-based proctored exams;
* Administer state assessments;
* Assess students per policy.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

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Minimum Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree AND
* One (1) year industry experience leading to certification OR
* Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: Appropriate State and subject teaching certification.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Shared view of the virtual academy's mission
* Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
* An ability to support and guide adults as well as students
* Excellent knowledge of motivational techniques
* Excellent organizational, problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills;
* Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensing as required
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Microsoft Office; Web proficiency.
* Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
* Ability to pass required background check

Desired Qualifications:

* Experience as an online learner
* Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
* Project Based Learning training
* Experience teaching in a virtual setting

Equipment and System Requirements:

* Internet service with modem/router is a requirement.
* Our work-from-home members are asked to have and maintain a High-speed internet connection. At the minimum 25Mbps download speed and 5Mbps upload speed, if not competing with other household users. For the sake of call quality, satellite, DSL, data plans, wireless or dial-up services are not compatible.

Expected Work Hours:

* TYPICALLY, 20-25 PER WEEK Required
* Fewer or Additional Hours May be Required based on business needs
* Work Hours May be Required during Day Time Business Hours (8am-5pm, ET, Mon-Fri)

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

* This position is virtual

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

* This position is Non-exempt (hourly): We anticipate this position will pay between $11.54 to $28.96 per hour. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual's compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.