GEDA USA Elevator and Material Lift Co.
Phoenix, AZ 85009, USA
JOB TITLE
Teacher / Infant and Toddler Teacher
PROGRAM
Urban Strategies Early Head Start
WORK SCHEDULE
Full Time Position, Five days per week, 40 hours per week, 12 months a year
LOCATION
Program onsite (Travel to local community and to other programs within the localized demographic areas as assigned). ***$5,000.00 Sign On Bonus***
REPORTS TO
Center Manager/Coordinator and/or Assistant Director (in applicable programs) and/or Director, and dual supervision with Education Manager/Instructional Coach and/or similar position (may vary per program)
JOB TYPE
Non-Exempt
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Infant and Toddler Teacher promotes and develops the infant and toddler in the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and linguistic growth and development of infants and toddlers. They ensure learning environments are nurturing spaces that support the development of all children by providing responsive care giving in a well- organized and managed environment. provide an educational and development focused environment and are responsible for age-appropriate classroom management. They build strong relationships with families by supporting parent-child relationships that are key to children's healthy development, school readiness, and well-being.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate for our program is:
A self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and families grow in development and in education.
You are a personable, energetic, and empathetic leader who can manage multiple staff, managers, and multiple projects in a prioritized manner to meet the goals and objectives of our internal Urban Strategies goals and within compliance of all current Head Start Performance Standards.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
POSITION-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and promoting a learning environment for infants and toddlers in the classroom in accordance with approved curriculum and Performance Standards per the Office of Head Start and the applicable state licensing or agency in which the program operates, and others such as the Department of Education.
Establish and maintain a healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment for children, which includes the following:
1. Conduct daily playground health and safety monitoring
2. Coordinates and/or participates in the set-up and clean-up playground daily
3. Detect and report any signs of illness, discomfort, or unusual behavior of children to Managers or the Family Advocate or Social Worker.
Follow organizational policy and process to comply with Child Health and Safety Incidents and mandated reporting of any suspected child abuse/neglect per the state in which it applies.
Keep classrooms, storage areas, and office spaces neat and clutter free.
Follow all health and safety policies and procedures established by the program.
Report any safety hazards observed indoors and outdoors. Maintain direct supervision of all children and ensure their safety.
Create a pleasant, inviting atmosphere in which each child feels comfortable, supporting the ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the children.
Participate in dual supervision and coordinated coaching through Educational Coaches/Managers/Instructors and/or similar positions
Practice Standards of Conduct and guidance techniques as defined in the Discipline Policy and Procedures.
Follow Time and Attendance Policies
Cell phone use in the classroom is prohibited per state licensing standards (where applicable) and per program to always ensure supervision of children. Cell phone use in the other areas of the program is designated per the Director.
CURRICULUM / ASSESSMENT / TEACHING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Implementation of the curriculum and teaching experience to meet fidelity.
Always ensure a nurturing environment that facilitates maximum social and emotional development.
Maintain data management system requirements for documenting and tracking data (ex: Child Plus, TSG)
PARENT, FAMILY, & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental engagement, including modeling appropriate behavior and positive guidance techniques.
OTHER TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with food service and other classroom needs as requested.
Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.
Assure general maintenance and security of facility and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
Assist with classroom laundry, classroom cleanup, sanitization, and overall organization of classroom and learning environments.
Support of other classroom assignments, coverage, and/or special assignment/needs.
Complete other related activities and any duties assigned.
EXPERIENCE and/or REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED with Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program completion. If CDA is not completed enrollment in a CDA program is required through a community-based provider or through a consulted approved provider as designated by the program if available.
Basic computer skills.
Must have a valid Driver’s License, Personal Vehicle and Liability Insurance required. In states in which public transportation is utilized a valid state ID is required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE and/or REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual (English and Spanish).
Associate Degree, or other qualifying education in Child Development, Early childhood Education, or similar
Minimum two (2) years, recent, paid, and successful experience working in a childcare or preschool setting.
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
WORKING CONDITONS
Ability to see at normal distance, hear normal conversations and sounds and use hands and fingers to fill out required forms. Ability to lift infants and toddlers weighing up to forty (40) pounds, twenty (20) pounds overhead and forty (40) pounds from waist to shoulder; occasional lifting of fifty (50) pounds is required and must be able to push/pull up to fifty pounds horizontally. Ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stoop 75% of the time.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as the staff disability does not create an undue risk of injury to any enrolled children in the classroom.
SALARY
$15.76 - $18.80 Hourly
ABOUT US
Urban Strategies was founded by a Hispanic woman in 2003. Our mission is to equip, resource, and connect grassroots organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential.
We work with trusted faith- and community-based organizations and focus on the Latino community to engage and come alongside the whole family. Our vision is that all children and families reach their full potential. Our organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Our team works across the United States and Puerto Rico with direct service centers located in California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, New York, and Puerto Rico. We also have some programming conducted in Latin America.
COMPANY CULTURE
Our work is drive by our three core values:
Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.
Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.
Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.
BENEFITS
Remote work for eligible positions.
Medical, dental is paid 95% by company, 5% by employee (individual or family) eligible first day of hire.
Vision is covered 100% (individual or family) eligible first day of hire.
Employee Assistance Program
401K matched contributions up to 4%.
Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.*
9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays*
Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.
Positions that require laptops, company provides one.
Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.
PERKS
Employment bonuses available
Meaningful employee engagement programs.
Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners.
OTHER
All employees must pass a mandatory criminal background check and a bilingual language test for positions that require them.
Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.
Health requirements for staff are governed by the Office of Head Start and U.S. Health and Human Services https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/policy/45-cfr-chap-xiii/1302-93-staff-health-wellness
Required initial health examination and periodic reevaluation as recommended by their health care provider in accordance with state, tribal, or local requirements, that include screeners or tests for communicable diseases, as appropriate.
TB clearances will be required, if hired. *Some positions governed by Service Contract Act guidelines.
In keeping with its equal employment opportunity legal requirements, Urban Strategies will not discriminate against any person in employment because of legally protected classifications such as race, color, national origin or sex. Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections. This policy applies to all terminations and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotions, terminations, layoffs, leaves of absences, compensation, and training. Please note that Urban Strategies in order to fulfill its mission is legally allowed to make decisions in its employment practices based on its distributed employee manual. All employee positions are critical to the fulfillment of this mission. Consequently, Urban Strategies expects all employees to live out the standards as set forth in the Employee Handbook and otherwise as interpreted by the Urban Strategies leadership. Among other things, this means that Urban Strategies may take employment-related action against an employee based on his or her noncompliance with the policies, procedures, and practices of Urban Strategies, including employment termination.
To apply:
Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers
Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us
Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB TITLE
Teacher / Infant and Toddler Teacher
PROGRAM
Urban Strategies Early Head Start
WORK SCHEDULE
Full Time Position, Five days per week, 40 hours per week, 12 months a year
LOCATION
Program onsite (Travel to local community and to other programs within the localized demographic areas as assigned). ***$5,000.00 Sign On Bonus***
REPORTS TO
Center Manager/Coordinator and/or Assistant Director (in applicable programs) and/or Director, and dual supervision with Education Manager/Instructional Coach and/or similar position (may vary per program)
JOB TYPE
Non-Exempt
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Infant and Toddler Teacher promotes and develops the infant and toddler in the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and linguistic growth and development of infants and toddlers. They ensure learning environments are nurturing spaces that support the development of all children by providing responsive care giving in a well- organized and managed environment. provide an educational and development focused environment and are responsible for age-appropriate classroom management. They build strong relationships with families by supporting parent-child relationships that are key to children's healthy development, school readiness, and well-being.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate for our program is:
A self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and families grow in development and in education.
You are a personable, energetic, and empathetic leader who can manage multiple staff, managers, and multiple projects in a prioritized manner to meet the goals and objectives of our internal Urban Strategies goals and within compliance of all current Head Start Performance Standards.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
POSITION-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and promoting a learning environment for infants and toddlers in the classroom in accordance with approved curriculum and Performance Standards per the Office of Head Start and the applicable state licensing or agency in which the program operates, and others such as the Department of Education.
Establish and maintain a healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment for children, which includes the following:
1. Conduct daily playground health and safety monitoring
2. Coordinates and/or participates in the set-up and clean-up playground daily
3. Detect and report any signs of illness, discomfort, or unusual behavior of children to Managers or the Family Advocate or Social Worker.
Follow organizational policy and process to comply with Child Health and Safety Incidents and mandated reporting of any suspected child abuse/neglect per the state in which it applies.
Keep classrooms, storage areas, and office spaces neat and clutter free.
Follow all health and safety policies and procedures established by the program.
Report any safety hazards observed indoors and outdoors. Maintain direct supervision of all children and ensure their safety.
Create a pleasant, inviting atmosphere in which each child feels comfortable, supporting the ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the children.
Participate in dual supervision and coordinated coaching through Educational Coaches/Managers/Instructors and/or similar positions
Practice Standards of Conduct and guidance techniques as defined in the Discipline Policy and Procedures.
Follow Time and Attendance Policies
Cell phone use in the classroom is prohibited per state licensing standards (where applicable) and per program to always ensure supervision of children. Cell phone use in the other areas of the program is designated per the Director.
CURRICULUM / ASSESSMENT / TEACHING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Implementation of the curriculum and teaching experience to meet fidelity.
Always ensure a nurturing environment that facilitates maximum social and emotional development.
Maintain data management system requirements for documenting and tracking data (ex: Child Plus, TSG)
PARENT, FAMILY, & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental engagement, including modeling appropriate behavior and positive guidance techniques.
OTHER TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with food service and other classroom needs as requested.
Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.
Assure general maintenance and security of facility and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
Assist with classroom laundry, classroom cleanup, sanitization, and overall organization of classroom and learning environments.
Support of other classroom assignments, coverage, and/or special assignment/needs.
Complete other related activities and any duties assigned.
EXPERIENCE and/or REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED with Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program completion. If CDA is not completed enrollment in a CDA program is required through a community-based provider or through a consulted approved provider as designated by the program if available.
Basic computer skills.
Must have a valid Driver’s License, Personal Vehicle and Liability Insurance required. In states in which public transportation is utilized a valid state ID is required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE and/or REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual (English and Spanish).
Associate Degree, or other qualifying education in Child Development, Early childhood Education, or similar
Minimum two (2) years, recent, paid, and successful experience working in a childcare or preschool setting.
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
WORKING CONDITONS
Ability to see at normal distance, hear normal conversations and sounds and use hands and fingers to fill out required forms. Ability to lift infants and toddlers weighing up to forty (40) pounds, twenty (20) pounds overhead and forty (40) pounds from waist to shoulder; occasional lifting of fifty (50) pounds is required and must be able to push/pull up to fifty pounds horizontally. Ability to sit on the floor, bend at the waist, kneel and/or stoop 75% of the time.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as long as the staff disability does not create an undue risk of injury to any enrolled children in the classroom.
SALARY
$15.76 - $18.80 Hourly
ABOUT US
Urban Strategies was founded by a Hispanic woman in 2003. Our mission is to equip, resource, and connect grassroots organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential.
We work with trusted faith- and community-based organizations and focus on the Latino community to engage and come alongside the whole family. Our vision is that all children and families reach their full potential. Our organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Our team works across the United States and Puerto Rico with direct service centers located in California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, New York, and Puerto Rico. We also have some programming conducted in Latin America.
COMPANY CULTURE
Our work is drive by our three core values:
Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.
Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.
Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.
BENEFITS
Remote work for eligible positions.
Medical, dental is paid 95% by company, 5% by employee (individual or family) eligible first day of hire.
Vision is covered 100% (individual or family) eligible first day of hire.
Employee Assistance Program
401K matched contributions up to 4%.
Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.*
9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays*
Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.
Positions that require laptops, company provides one.
Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.
PERKS
Employment bonuses available
Meaningful employee engagement programs.
Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners.
OTHER
All employees must pass a mandatory criminal background check and a bilingual language test for positions that require them.
Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.
Health requirements for staff are governed by the Office of Head Start and U.S. Health and Human Services https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/policy/45-cfr-chap-xiii/1302-93-staff-health-wellness
Required initial health examination and periodic reevaluation as recommended by their health care provider in accordance with state, tribal, or local requirements, that include screeners or tests for communicable diseases, as appropriate.
TB clearances will be required, if hired. *Some positions governed by Service Contract Act guidelines.
In keeping with its equal employment opportunity legal requirements, Urban Strategies will not discriminate against any person in employment because of legally protected classifications such as race, color, national origin or sex. Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections. This policy applies to all terminations and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotions, terminations, layoffs, leaves of absences, compensation, and training. Please note that Urban Strategies in order to fulfill its mission is legally allowed to make decisions in its employment practices based on its distributed employee manual. All employee positions are critical to the fulfillment of this mission. Consequently, Urban Strategies expects all employees to live out the standards as set forth in the Employee Handbook and otherwise as interpreted by the Urban Strategies leadership. Among other things, this means that Urban Strategies may take employment-related action against an employee based on his or her noncompliance with the policies, procedures, and practices of Urban Strategies, including employment termination.
To apply:
Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers
Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us
Equal Opportunity Employer
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Austin, TX 78711, USA
Perform moderately complex program management work developing, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing the Texas Energy Fund established in Texas Utilities Code Chapter 34, which promotes greater resiliency of the Texas electric grid by establishing loan and grant programs to support the construction, maintenance, and modernization of dispatchable electric generating facilities in Texas. Work involves monitoring and managing the progress, schedule, and quality of the Texas Energy Fund implementation to ensure that program deliverables are acceptable, fulfill the terms of the project contract and legislative specifications, and are completed within budget. Work requires extensive contact with internal and external stakeholders, including Commission attorneys, engineering and regulatory staff, industry representatives, the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company, and other professional staff. Work under general to limited supervision with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Plan, develop and implement functions of the Texas Energy Fund programs implemented under Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) oversight.
Assist the Project Manager and Contract Administrator for contracts awarded as a part of the Texas Energy Fund project, specifically including oversight of the professional services firm engaged to develop and administer Texas Energy Fund programs.
Develop program information and status reports.
Develop and approve program budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, and cost estimates and projections.
Review any proposed changes to program parameters and changes to original program plan and budget; track the implementation of changes.
Develop and review program plans including timelines and milestones, and contingency planning.
Assist in the development of program goals and objectives consistent with the enabling legislation and the objectives of the Texas Energy Fund programs.
Analyze data and establish criteria for evaluating programs, projects, proposals, and other pertinent information related to program assignments.
Develop and implement plans to communicate program methodology and processes to interested groups and team members.
Establish comprehensive strategies and methodologies for identifying, assessing, reporting, managing, and mitigating risk for the programs.
Monitor and manage program quality and cost to ensure that program deliverables are acceptable, fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications, and are completed within budget.
Identify and implement process improvements in the area of program management.
Coordinate program activities with other state agencies, governmental entities, or private sector partners and contractors.
Assist with the development and management of the loan and grant application processes.
Review loan and grant applications, reports, and funds release requests.
Identify and implement process improvements throughout program administration.
Identify potential program risks and design strategies to mitigate or avoid and difficulties. Review the financial reporting associated with the Texas Energy Fund programs.
Coordinate program activities with internal and external stakeholders.
Compile and distribute program information, program status reports, and program budget expenditures. May testify before legislative and interested groups on program status and other issues of public interest.
Demonstrate a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, support to other members of the staff and team, and respond professionally to constructive feedback from others, while upholding the PUC’s mission and core values.
Adhere to all PUC personnel policies and division procedures and perform other work as assigned.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college university; and
Two (2) years of full-time program management experience supporting loans and grant management, and financial activities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance or business.
Experience overseeing grant or loan programs with a state government agency.
Experience with regulatory, statutory, or policy analysis.
Work experience in the Texas electric utility industry.
Perform moderately complex program management work developing, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing the Texas Energy Fund established in Texas Utilities Code Chapter 34, which promotes greater resiliency of the Texas electric grid by establishing loan and grant programs to support the construction, maintenance, and modernization of dispatchable electric generating facilities in Texas. Work involves monitoring and managing the progress, schedule, and quality of the Texas Energy Fund implementation to ensure that program deliverables are acceptable, fulfill the terms of the project contract and legislative specifications, and are completed within budget. Work requires extensive contact with internal and external stakeholders, including Commission attorneys, engineering and regulatory staff, industry representatives, the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company, and other professional staff. Work under general to limited supervision with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Plan, develop and implement functions of the Texas Energy Fund programs implemented under Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) oversight.
Assist the Project Manager and Contract Administrator for contracts awarded as a part of the Texas Energy Fund project, specifically including oversight of the professional services firm engaged to develop and administer Texas Energy Fund programs.
Develop program information and status reports.
Develop and approve program budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, and cost estimates and projections.
Review any proposed changes to program parameters and changes to original program plan and budget; track the implementation of changes.
Develop and review program plans including timelines and milestones, and contingency planning.
Assist in the development of program goals and objectives consistent with the enabling legislation and the objectives of the Texas Energy Fund programs.
Analyze data and establish criteria for evaluating programs, projects, proposals, and other pertinent information related to program assignments.
Develop and implement plans to communicate program methodology and processes to interested groups and team members.
Establish comprehensive strategies and methodologies for identifying, assessing, reporting, managing, and mitigating risk for the programs.
Monitor and manage program quality and cost to ensure that program deliverables are acceptable, fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications, and are completed within budget.
Identify and implement process improvements in the area of program management.
Coordinate program activities with other state agencies, governmental entities, or private sector partners and contractors.
Assist with the development and management of the loan and grant application processes.
Review loan and grant applications, reports, and funds release requests.
Identify and implement process improvements throughout program administration.
Identify potential program risks and design strategies to mitigate or avoid and difficulties. Review the financial reporting associated with the Texas Energy Fund programs.
Coordinate program activities with internal and external stakeholders.
Compile and distribute program information, program status reports, and program budget expenditures. May testify before legislative and interested groups on program status and other issues of public interest.
Demonstrate a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, support to other members of the staff and team, and respond professionally to constructive feedback from others, while upholding the PUC’s mission and core values.
Adhere to all PUC personnel policies and division procedures and perform other work as assigned.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college university; and
Two (2) years of full-time program management experience supporting loans and grant management, and financial activities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance or business.
Experience overseeing grant or loan programs with a state government agency.
Experience with regulatory, statutory, or policy analysis.
Work experience in the Texas electric utility industry.