Join Our Team and Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives at Vogel!

Are you ready to create a meaningful difference in the lives of young children using your early childhood development skills? Vogel, a leading provider of quality early childhood programming, is searching for a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to complete our compassionate and driven early childhood team.

As an Early Childhood Teacher at Vogel, you will directly care for children who have experienced trauma, supporting their educational growth and experiences. Your role will involve partnering with our dedicated staff to ensure that our programs offer high-quality, developmentally appropriate services to children and families. By fostering a climate of growth, learning, and positive interaction, you will play a key role in maintaining the center's compliance with Vogel Operational Procedures, NAEYC Standards, Head Start Performance Standards, and TX Minimum Standards.

This is a full-time salaried position with a salary range of $35,000 - $60,000 per year based on education and experience. Please note that this position may require assistance at our other locations as needed - Vogel Main, Vogel North and Vogel Redbird.

What we do
Vogel is a well-established nonprofit organization located in Dallas with a history spanning over 36 years. Our core mission is centered around providing exceptional care and early childhood education for young children from homeless and domestic abuse shelters, all within our NAEYC accredited child care facility. Our innovative approach works to support both children and their parents through a two-generation strategy, offering resources that set families on a path towards a brighter future.

What you’ll do

• Provide personalized care and age-appropriate interactions with children, recognizing their unique talents, interests, and backgrounds.
• Model exemplary caregiving practices for fellow staff, volunteers, and families.
• Address the basic needs of children, including diapering, feeding, napping, and daily routines.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure quality indoor and outdoor learning experiences, including food and nutrition activities.
• Develop and implement tailored weekly lesson plans based on assessments and observations.
• Utilize various assessments to inform activity planning and goal-setting, sharing outcomes with families.
• Implement social-emotional development strategies and behavior interventions, collaborating closely with case managers, parents, and organizational leaders.
• Collaborate with therapists for children with developmental delays, supporting skill development.
• Complete required data entry and maintain necessary documentation.
• Conduct home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and create child progress reports.
• Uphold Vogel's cultural fundamentals and mission statement, respecting client confidentiality.

What will make you successful in this role (skills)

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Empathetic and engaging approach to working with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational and technology skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, maintaining accountability.
• Capacity to manage complex workloads and diverse personalities.
• Superior interpersonal skills, tactful, mature, and flexible.
• Knowledge of early childhood education best practices and regulations.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or related field preferred. CDA certification required.
• 3-5 years of classroom experience preferred (not required with Bachelor's/Associate's in Early Childhood).
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Successful completion of criminal history check and health screenings.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement

Why us?
Vogel is dedicated to providing top-notch early childhood programming for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, as well as their families, who have been affected by the traumatic effects of homelessness. By joining our team, you can play a pivotal role in positively impacting these children's lives during their crucial formative years. Together, we have the power to change their lives forever.

Did this post spark something in you? Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey with us!

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