CDRC Teacher - 2 and 3 year olds

Company: Texas Tech University
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

CDRC Teacher - 2 and 3 year olds
Lubbock
33149BR
Child Development Research Center

Position Description
Performs instructional and educational work while serving as a teacher in a classroom/lab. Organizes and develops course work, coordinates classes for students, observes and assesses the needs of the students. Maintains communication both formally and informally with students and other educators. May supervise clerical, professional and/or technical employees and lab students working for college credit.

Major/Essential Functions
Demonstrate the mental, emotional, and physical ability to work with young children and parents. Knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with children with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds.Ability to plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate experiences and environments utilizing knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice, NAEYC Accreditation Standards, and DFPS Minimum Standards.Maintains daily and routine communication both formally and informally with parents and students.Shares responsibility with co-teacher to supervise and evaluate 10-15 student assistant staff and assign tasks. Plan and conduct monthly student staff meetings.Provide student staff with information about individual children, child development principles, and guidance issues.Assist with planning and conducting parent meetings/conferences, and special center functions. Conduct one formally scheduled teacher/parent conference per semester.Ability to model for and communicate with college students how to interact with, discipline, assess and plan appropriate experiences and environments for young children while also focusing on the children in the classroom.Read, evaluate and provide feedback on college students-------- assignments.Provide for the health, safety, and supervision of children at all times.Maintain professional ethics and positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, students, and parents.Ability to work as a member of a professional team. Attend and participate in weekly team planning meetings and center staff meetings.Maintain CPR and First Aid certification for infants, children, and adults. Adhere to the Texas Family Code 231.001 as it pertains to the abuse and neglect of young children.Observe and record the behavior of children in the classroom to determine needs and interests as a basis for planning and intervention. Record one formal assessment per child per semester.Participate in professional development by attending conferences and professional meetings and by reading professional literature.Provide in-service training for local early childhood programs.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Teacher certification preferred. Two years teaching experience required.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor--------s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Human Development with a focus in young children--------s development is required.Experience with young children required (preferably with two and three year olds).Theoretical and working knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice and the principals of Active Learning.Experience working in a NAEYC accredited program.Ability to work with others closely as a team.Experience supervising other adults.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.





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