Teaching Positions

Head Start and Early Head Start teaching positions at JETS require at minimum a Child Development Associate (CDA).

Child Care Teachers and Head Start Assistant Teachers can be hired with a High School Diploma and are required to attain a higher degree within 18 months.

Current teaching positions are:

• Head Start Teacher - Preferred Bachelors Degree

• Head Start Assistant Teacher - Preferred Associate Degree

• Early Head Start Teacher - Preferred Associate Degree

• Child Care Teacher - Preferred Child Development Certificate

Support Positions

Support Positions at JETS cover a wide array of services and are listed as follows.

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• Center Aide - Minimum: GED/High School Diploma, Preferred: CDA

• Special Needs Aide - Preferred CDA

• Substitute - Minimum: GED/High School Diploma

• Kitchen Staff - Minimum: Food Handlers Certification, Preferred: Food Safety Manager Training and Texas Certification

• Custodian - Minimum: Custodial Experience

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Management Positions

Most management positions require degrees or certificates in fields related to their daily job functions. Listed by each position will be a brief view of the minimum and preferred requirements.

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• Assistant Director - Pref: BA in Early Childhood Education

• Data & Safety Manager - Pref: Technology or Business Certificate

• Disabilities & Mental Health Coordinator -  Pref: AA in Early Childhood Education

• Education Services Coordinator  -  Pref: BA Early Childhood Education

• Education, Health, & Family Services Manager - Pref: BA in Early Childhood Education

• ERSEA & Family Coordinator - Pref: within eighteen months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field

• Executive Director - Min: BA in Human Resources, Business, Fiscal or related; Pref: BA in ECE, Human Services, or Administration.

• Executive Assistant - Min: Technology or Business Certificate or HR related credential; Pref: BA in Business Administration 

• Family & Community Engagement Coordinator - Pref within eighteen months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field

• Family & Education Coordinator - Pref: Certificate in Human Services, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Sociology, Health, Psychology, Special Education, or related.

• Family & Health Coordinator - Pref: within eighteen months of hire, at a minimum, a credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field

• Fiscal Director - Min: BA in Accounting, Business, Fiscal Management; Pref: Certified Public Accountant