Early Childhood Teacher III

Agency

Department

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma and 36 hours of related college credit or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Three years of licensed childcare facility experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Pediatric CPR, Pediatric First Aid Certification, or the ability to be certified within 60 days of employment

• Child Development Associate (CDA)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

• Ability to assist in mentoring and supervising early childhood preservice teachers and student employees

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with children, co-workers, and parents

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Team building, collaboration, and leadership skills

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely

• Flexibility

Responsibilities

Classroom Duties

• Assumes the responsibility of classroom oversight in the case of a teacher's absence

• Assists in planning and implementing daily curriculum according to developmentally appropriate practices and understands the principles of responsive caregiving

• Possess 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 with integrated interest/learning areas

• Assists to perform observations, record anecdotal notes, and to take photographs and videos of child development in classroom to be used in coordination with assessment tool for intentional planning and reporting

• Works to fully include children into classrooms with a variety of developmental needs creating a strong classroom community

• Demonstrates best practices in a model early childhood learning environment. Assists in establishing and following classroom routine based on curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices

• Assists to establish individual and group goals in coordination with families. Assists to conduct family conferences and share progress reports twice per year

• Assist in mentoring university students by guiding, supporting, and describing appropriate behaviors and effective practices to students connecting theory to practice

• Assists in the supervision of indoor and outdoor activities to ensure safety. Assist in directing student employees to assist with supervising indoor and outdoor activities to ensure safety

• Follow policies regarding conducting research to assist faculty/students with data collection

Communication and Collaboration

• Assists to plan, prepare, and implement developmentally appropriate play-based and culturally responsive early learning experiences based on emergent curriculum including project-based activities to promote children’s interests and all developmental levels

• Assists to resolve conflicts appropriately and efficiently with children or parents

• Assists in providing accommodation for children as needed

• Assists in establishing and maintaining meaningful partnerships with children, families, colleagues, university faculty and staff, and the community

• Maintains good verbal and written communication with families through daily and weekly communication

Regulatory Compliance

• Adheres to all policies and procedures dictated by the Children’s Center, Texas A&M University, the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, SACS/Cognia, and Texas Rising Star to ensure compliance for state certification and national accreditation

• Assists to ensure all federal, local, state, and/or program documentation is complete and accurate

Research Collaborations

• Assists in collaborating with university researchers that support the production of new knowledge in the field of early childhood care and education

• Assists in coordinating with researchers to implement studies both within and outside of the classroom in ways that support the children’s psychological and physical needs

• Acts as an advocate for participating children

• Follow all center and university policies on the implementation of research occurring at Texas A&M University Children’s Centers

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:    

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums    

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays     

• 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     

• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs    

• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more     

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee    

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.