Co-Lead Infant Teacher

We Are:

  • Mainspring Schools: the little school doing big things

  • Changing the lives of at-risk young children and their families—and with it, the future of Austin

  • A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to provide children and their families with a community for high-quality early education and holistic support

  • A small, motivated, energetic staff of educators who prepare kids ages 0-5 for success in school and life through high-quality early education, nutrition, family services, and community building

  • The February 2018 “Get Involved Spotlight Organization” on KUT news

  • An in-district charter campus within Austin ISD

  • An Early Head Start provider

  • One of only 8% of early childhood centers in the US to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

You Are:

We are looking for a passionate, creative teacher to co-lead (along with another lead teacher) a room of 8 infant children ages 0-18 months. This is a full-time position.  

As part of the Early Head Start program, we require an Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood development or a related field. Candidates holding current CDA certificates are also eligible. Experience with Head Start programs is preferable. 

Responsibilities:

  • Lesson planning and curriculum implementation

  • Creating and maintaining a safe, yet playful environment

  • Accurately assessing children

  • Communicating effectively with families

  • Maintaining NAEYC accreditation

  • Communicating effectively with other staff in the program, especially your co-teacher

At Mainspring, you’ll experience low ratios, less paperwork and a hard-but-rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in kids’ lives. Good things happen here every day, so if you are inspired by the mission and want to feel challenged and fulfilled by your job, we hope you’ll be part of the team. 

We Need You To Have:

  • Two years of experience with infants and/or toddlers in a classroom setting

  • A CDA, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor's degree in education, early childhood, or a related field

  • Experience in a licensed childcare (NAEYC-accredited preferred)

  • Have or be willing to obtain CPR/first aid certification, a criminal background check, and a food handler’s license

  • Experience working with diverse children and families

  • A loving, supportive, and caring attitude that extends toward the children in your class and the parents in our program

So We Can:

  • Pay you an annual salary of $34,000-$40,000

  • Provide health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Provide an Employee Assistance Program that includes onsite counseling and support

  • Give you paid time off, sick time, and holiday pay

  • Match up to 3% of your 401(k) retirement

  • Offer trainings in TBRI, Conscious Discipline, classroom environments, and other professional development topics

  • Pay all upfront costs for CPR certification, fingerprinting, etc.

  • Provide a relaxed work environment (friendly admin staff and NO uniforms!)

  • Connect you with a pool of substitute teachers and a full-time floater to cover breaks and time off

  • Welcome you to an impactful work environment where you’ll make a difference every day

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Brendan Wells, School Director, at director@mainspringschools.org.