Early Childhood Teacher II

About the role

The Texas A&M Children's Center is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher II to support engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children. This role involves responsive caregiving, social-emotional support, and thoughtful observation.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility of classroom oversight in case of a teacher's absence.
• Aids in planning and implementing daily curriculum according to developmentally appropriate practices.
• Possesses a well-articulated philosophy regarding child learning, social-emotional development, and positive guidance.
• Collaborates with team members to develop and implement emergent and project-based curriculum daily.
• Assists in performing observations, recording anecdotal notes, and taking photographs/videos of child development.
• Works to fully include children into classrooms with a variety of developmental needs.
• Assists in establishing and following classroom routines based on curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assists in establishing individual and group goals in coordination with families.
• Assists in conducting family conferences and sharing progress reports twice per year.
• Assists in mentoring university students by guiding, supporting, and describing appropriate behaviors and effective practices.
• Assists in supervising indoor and outdoor activities to ensure safety.
• Assists in directing student employees to assist with supervising indoor and outdoor activities to ensure safety.
• Collaborates with university researchers to implement studies both within and outside of the classroom.
• Acts as an advocate for participating children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 (two) years of early childhood education experience.
• Pediatric CPR, Pediatric First Aid Certification, or the ability to be certified within 60 days of employment.
• Child Development Associate (CDA).
• Knowledge of child growth and development, learning theories, effective learning environments, and appropriate teaching strategies.
• Ability to develop knowledge to assess the effectiveness of instructional strategies and learning environments.
• Ability to give, receive, and reflect on constructive feedback.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Team building, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Physical Requirements

Requires ability to lift light to moderately weighted objects. This position requires the ability to safely lift and carry/hold children with proper lifting techniques for children of varying age and size. This position may have biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases as well as exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

Benefits

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness.
• Professional Development: Free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees.