Job Description

Job Overview

The PCEP Lead Child Development Teacher (CDT) provides high-quality care and education to infants and toddlers in a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. This position requires specialized knowledge to support the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth of young children. In addition to classroom responsibilities, the Lead CDT supports the PCEP Center Director in managing the Early Childhood Education (ECE) component of the Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP), one of the program's five core components. The PCEP Lead CDT assists with child development center operations, enrollment, licensing compliance, and adherence to TRS and NAEYC standards, while also providing ongoing guidance to PCEP Child Development Teachers to ensure consistency and quality across the PCEP Children's classrooms.

Job Responsibilities

Promote and model AVANCE's Core Values at all times. Always ensures the safety and well-being of children while under AVANCE's care. Support the PCEP Center Director in the daily operation of the Child Development Center, including compliance with licensing, TRS, and NAEYC regulations and standards. Assist the Center Director in completing weekly and monthly reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of required documentation. Assist with child enrollment and other administrative tasks related to the Parent-Child Education Program. Develop and implement weekly lesson plans aligned with PCEP curriculum and assessment tools, and provide guidance to teachers in lesson planning and classroom implementation. Maintain a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration, independence, and positive social interaction. Use positive guidance techniques, avoiding corporal punishment, isolation, or denial of basic needs. Conduct developmental assessments and screenings in key domains (motor, language, cognitive, social, emotional). Maintain child portfolios, attendance records, and progress documentation. Promote secure relationships by demonstrating warmth, empathy, and consistency with each child. Provide children with age-appropriate experiences that foster curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity. Encourage strong parent-child relationships and actively engage families in their child's learning. Conduct and document home visits (minimum six per program year) to strengthen parent-child interaction using AVANCE's educational toys and curriculum activities. Maintain family folders, documentation, case notes, and follow-up on family support needs. Administer medications according to policy and maintain proper documentation. Ensure high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation in all classroom spaces. Report suspected cases of child abuse, neglect, or illness immediately in accordance with policy. Prepare and distribute daily disinfecting solutions and report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment promptly. Maintain an average daily attendance of at least 85% and follow up on absences. Implement family support procedures (home visits, direct contact) for children and parents with four or more consecutive unexcused absences. Participate in community outreach and recruitment events for PCEP. Participate in pre-service and ongoing training, including AVANCE's annual PCEP Training and start-of-year programming. Attend required meetings, workshops, and professional development sessions. Support continuous program improvement through collaboration with the Center Director and team members. Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding children, families, and staff. Ensure all performance, program, and licensing standards are followed consistently. Serve as the designated person in charge of the ECE component and ensure licensing compliance in the absence of the PCEP Center Director. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Required:

Infant and Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate Credential)

Preferred:

Associate in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field with 18 hours in Early Childhood Education and knowledgeable of Texas Licensing Standards.

Work Experience

Required:

Six (6) months in a licensed childcare facility or in a public/private school or early childhood facility or has completed an early childhood degree program where practicum(s) were required.

Additional Skills Required

Must be computer literate and have proficient working knowledge in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Must have Interpersonal and teambuilding skills. Spanish fluency helpful but not required. Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships. Strong verbal and written communication, problem solving and decision-making skills. Ability to travel to various training sessions. Current CPR and First Aid certification. Must have dependable transportation daily, valid driver's license, a clean driving record, current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, San Antonio, Inc.

Disclaimer(s)

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Nothing in this job description forms or is intended to form a contract of employment. Neither shall the content in this job description be interpreted to conflict with, or to eliminate or modify in any way, the "at will" employment status of AVANCE San Antonio employees. Employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Travel

10% annually on average, mostly local.

Equipment

Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to the position.

Working Conditions

Mental and Physical Demands

General office and sedentary. Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk


or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Use of personal computing equipment.


Maintain emotional control under stress; work with interruptions and deadlines; walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; occasional: lifting/carrying, pulling/pushing 10-30 pounds. Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Environmental Factors

Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.). Occasional exposure to weather related conditions when working in outside environment/neighborhoods and events.

ADA/ADAAA Statement

AVANCE is committed to equal opportunity in employment for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and any other applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, AVANCE does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities regarding application, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Moreover, it is AVANCE's policy to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so that they can perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of AVANCE's business or would change the essential functions of the position. Retaliation against an individual with a disability for utilizing this policy or seeking a reasonable accommodation is prohibited. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.