EMPLOYMENT WITH VOGEL ALCOVE
Vogel Alcove is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We accept resumes for posted, open positions. We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes are kept on file for six months. Vogel Alcove is an at-will employer. Our open positions are listed below. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, a generous benefits plan and a great working environment.
Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter with salary history to hr@vogelalcove.org.
No phone calls, please.
Teacher Assistant – Full Time
This is a regular, full-time position that serves as an Assistant working collaboratively with classroom teachers. The Assistant implements age-appropriate activities in coordination with the Lead Teacher according to the curriculum selected by Vogel Alcove, NAEYC Standards and Texas Minimum Standards. Assistants can work independently in a Lead Teacher’s absence but typically will work other classroom teachers. All activities support the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children assigned to a specific constant care group, which maintains an anti-bias, non-sexist, non-racist environment.
This position is a perfect fit for college students or parents needing flexible Monday-Friday hours while their children are in school. The minimum requirements for the position are a CDA or 12 credit hours in Early Childhood Education courses, Associate’s Degree preferred. At least three years’ experience working with and caring for young children would be a plus. Salary: $12 per hour.
Lead infant teacher: FULL-TIME
This position is a regular full-time position and serves as an Lead Teacher who works collaboratively with Teacher Assistants. The Lead Teacher implements age appropriate activities in according to the curriculum selected by Vogel Alcove, NAEYC Standards, and Texas Minimum Standards. All activities support the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children assigned to a specific constant care group, which maintains an anti-bias, non-sexist and non-racist environment.
Responsibilities
To provide a warm nurturing emotional environment by balancing a child’s need for security and acceptance with a child’s need to experience safe opportunities to explore through “hands-on” experience.
To interact and communicate with children in an age appropriate and developmentally appropriate manner.
To individualize interactions to a child’s special talents, interest, individual style, disabilities, pace of learning and cultural/family background.
To coordinate meal and snack experiences to ensure quality nutritional and social development.
To ensure updated accurate information is available on all children assigned under teacher’s care.
To possess the ability to adapt teaching in response to children’s differences through providing individualized activities and care for each child in constant care.
To use developmentally appropriate practices when assisting with activities based upon selected program curriculum and stated on lesson plans.
To obtain appropriate supplies and equipment in conjunction with weekly activity plans.
To maintain up-to-date attendance and other records and forms on the children. To notify supervisor when informed of changes.
To follow all Standards as outlined by NAEYC.
To maintain relationships with families that is professional and do not present to be a conflict of interest.
Minimum requirements for this position is a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood required and Texas Teaching Certification. Minimum of two years’ work experience in direct services to young children (infants and toddlers). Working knowledge of best practices for the management of challenging behaviors in young children. Salary: commensurate with experience.
Vogel Alcove offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, a generous benefits plan for regular full-time and regular part-time employees and a great working environment. Qualified candidates should submit resume and cover letter with salary history.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Experience:
Early Childhood Education: 5 years (Required)
Childcare: 5 years (Required)
Education:
Bachelor’s (Required)
License:
Early Childhood Education (Preferred)
Work Remotely: No
Vogel Alcove offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, a generous benefits plan for regular full-time and regular part-time employees and a great working environment. Qualified candidates should submit resume and cover letter with salary history.
