Hybrid Asst Infant/Toddler Teacher bei Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University · Lubbock, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Lubbock
Position Description
Assist the Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher in the day to day activities of the attendees.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions
- Familiarity with and willingness to abide by the Texas Family Code 261.001 as it pertains to the abuse and neglect of young children.
- Demonstrate the mental, emotional, and physical ability to work with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years and families from various ethnic and socio-economic groups.
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with children with disabilities.
- Serve as a role model for college lab students each semester.
- Help plan, attend and participate in regular team planning meetings, center staff meetings, and special events.
- Observe and record the behavior of children to determine needs and interests as a basis of planning. Record formal assessments based on school readiness goals.
- Maintain professional ethics and positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, students, and parents.
- Provide leadership and mentor Classroom Assistant in all listed job responsibilities.
- Build relationships with families in order to assist with family assessments and goal setting for children and families.
- Maintain daily informal interactions with parents as well as assist Lead Teacher with conducting formal interactions as needed. Assist with conducting a minimum of two-parent conferences and two home visits per year per Head Start Standards.
- Assist Lead Teacher with weekly lesson plans including information based on observations of children (interests and milestones) and IFSPs.
- Create developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for children and implement positive guidance strategies.
- Participate in professional development by attending conferences and professional meetings and by reading professional literature.
- Assist Lead Teacher with the maintenance of child files including completion of required electronic data entries in ChildPlus and COR.
- Provide leadership and mentor Classroom Assistant in all listed job responsibilities.
Grant Funded?
Yes
Minimum Hire Rate
13.52
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:30pm
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Early Head Start.
- Experience with Child Care Licensing.
- Experience with the National Association of the Education of Young Children.
Department
Early Head Start
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Job Group
Child Development Technicians
Shift
Day
Required Qualifications
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or an associate's or bachelor's degree in child development or related fields
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
