About our Children's Shelters
What You'll Do
All Upbring Children's Shelters employees must comply with ORR's vaccination mandate.
Work Standards
- Ensure UC are properly supervised and take appropriate safety precautions for the well-being of all children
- Create, foster, and maintain a physical environment that is conducive for learning and optimal growth and development; promote social interaction with all children
- Provide constant supervision of UC during indoor and outdoor activities; provide and foster a safe and secure environment for UC indoors and outdoors
- Follow all classroom, Agency, and TCS standards and assist with the appropriate enforcement of established rules, regulations, and guidelines
- Other duties and projects as assigned
We Are Servants | We Help Others
Teamwork
- Assist with the implementation of teacher-prepared lesson and Positive Behavior Intervention plans
- Assist with the individual and group instruction of the UC, as assigned by the teacher
- Assist the classroom teacher with developing instructional subjects according to the standards of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
- Work closely with the classroom teacher in building on each child’s strengths and supporting school readiness goals and social competence
- Assist with the planning and implementation of daily developmental learning models for school-aged UC for the purpose of meeting individual learning style, and pace of learning
- Assist with the selection of learning material and equipment and arrange classroom to provide a well-managed, welcoming environment conducive for learning
- Work closely with classroom teacher to design and implement the curriculum using supporting materials that address the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of children
- Assist the classroom teacher in managing the classroom in a manner that creates a stimulating and nurturing environment for the growth, well-being, and development of the children; assist with the supervision of UC and keeping the classroom neat and orderly
- Assist with the planning of daily activities in partnership with other teachers to meet instruction and developmental goals, individualized instruction, and component integration
- Respond to emergency situations and/or direct to appropriate management team member or program administration for immediate resolution
- Work closely with other classroom teachers and Lead Teacher Aid to ensure program operations are supporting and meeting program goals and objectives and learning outcomes
We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate
Building Relationships
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with classroom teachers, administrative staff, and UC to ensure the UC are receiving a quality learning experience
- Work as team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
- Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with UC, staff, and the community
- High School diploma
- Experience in educational setting preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Bilingual in Spanish based on service population and area
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement early childhood curriculum
- Demonstrated ability to manage the classroom and work well under pressure
- Ability to build a positive rapport with children, and team members
- Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally, interact with all levels of management in a clear and concise manner
- Prepare quality well-written documents, reports, and correspondence
- Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks, requests, and projects and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team with limited supervision; ability to take initiative
- Strong computer skills; high proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, EXCEL, and Outlook)
- Associate degree in education or relevant field
- Competitive PTO & paid holidays
- Health, dental, vision insurance & more!
- 403(b) Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services
- Discounted Gym Memberships
Physical Demands & Work Conditions
- This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
- Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
- Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs.
The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.
Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging
Upbring is an At-Will Employer and an Equal Opportunity Employer, including indivicuals with disabilities and protected veterans.