Early Childhood Educator

Overview: Position Type Full Time Job Shift First Shift Education Level High School Diploma Travel Percentage 0% Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description: Working at Envision means having a job that's more than just a way to make money. It's a job that makes a difference. We offer team members:

• Careers with purpose
• Teamwork environment
• Amazing 401K Retirement Plan
• Envision Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Plans10 Paid HolidaysPTO & Vacation

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field, preferred.

Experience: 1-2 years' experience in a preschool or childcare setting preferred.

Knowledge/Skills: Working knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and education desired. Desire to learn and understand the needs of infant, toddler, and pre-school age children who have visual impairments or other disabilities. Sincere desire to help children learn, grow and gain new skills. Ability to communicate effectively with parents and include them in their child's learning process. Ability to deal with emergency situations in a calm manner. Willingness to work in a team environment; be willing to share ideas and be open to other's ideas; be flexible and willing to compromise.

Licenses/Certifications: Current CPR/First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire. CDA (Child Development Associate) certification, or a degree from an accredited university or college in a related field, preferred. Texas Program Director license preferred. Obtain 30 clock hours of relevant early childhood in-service training per year. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESTotal Number of Employees Directly Supervising: _0 __Number of Subordinate Supervisors Reporting to Position: _0 __VISION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDECan be performed with or without assistive technology :___ Required to perform activities such as: preparing/analyzing data/figures; viewing a computer screen; reading; inspecting small objects for defects; using measuring devices; and/or assembling parts with close eye contact.___ Required to perform activities such as: operating machinery and/or power tools at or within arm's reach; performing non-repetitive tasks such as carpentry work or repairing machinery._ X _ Required to review/inspect own assigned work, the work of others, or facilities or structures. Requires normal (or corrected to normal) vision/acuity :___ Required to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment such as forklifts. COMMENTSEnvision, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without illegal discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, gender identity, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, military status or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, and any other status protected by law. Envision employs and advances in employment individuals with disabilities and veterans, and treats qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position description is intended to convey generally the duties of this job. It is not an all-inclusive listing of duties, and it is not a contract, expressed or implied."To improve the quality of life and provide inspiration and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research."Envisions Core Values are the authentic, unwavering principals that define and support our culture. Integrity CuriosityPassionInitiativeTeamworkExcellencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDEIn an average workday, employee must: Task - None - Occasional - Frequent - Constant Stand - xWalk - xSit - xBend/stoop - xClimb - xReach above shoulders - xSquat/crouch/kneel - xPush/pull - xLift - xUsual amount - 26-50 lbs CarryUsual amount - 26-50 lbs Employee must use hands for repetitive action such as: Task - Right - Hand - Left - HandSimple grasping - Yes - YesFirm grasping - Yes - YesFine manipulation - No - NoWORKING CONDITIONS INCLUDEIn an average workday, employee is exposed to: Task - None - Occasional - Frequent - Constant General shop or store conditions - xGeneral office environment - xHumid, extreme hot/cold temps (non-weather) - xOutdoor weather conditions - xFumes or airborne particles - xFluorescent lights - xMoving, mechanical parts - xToxic chemicals - xLoud noise intensity levels - xRisk of electrical shock - x