Job location: Commerce TAMUC

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-02-04
Req: R-035469
Job Title

Early Childhood Teacher II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Children's Learning Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process you have one opportunity to upload documents as a combined PDF. The page “My Experience” has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload the file.

This one combined PDF must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts – If required for the position (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer).
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.

The Early Childhood Teacher II, under direction, supervises an assigned group of children. Provides support for educational, emotional, and physical needs of children under care or supervision.
Responsibilities:
-Plans, prepares, and implements developmentally appropriate lessons based on curriculum and developmental guidelines
-Interacts, observes, encourages, and supervises children in the classroom, outdoors, and during field trips.
-Delegates classroom responsibilities
-Adheres to all policies and procedures.
-Determines individual needs of children in class. Prepares and maintains daily observational reports regarding significant individual and group behavior. Maintains daily attendance records, classroom records, and other documentation including portfolios of children’s work.
-Resolves conflicts or difficulties with children or parents. Provides conference times with parents periodically or as requested. Establishes and maintains good communication with families through weekly lesson plans, monthly newsletters, and parent/teacher conferences.
-Meets all training deadlines. Submits required documentation, such as lesson plans, daily reports and newsletters by due dates.
-Develops and implements programming assuring the appropriate cognitive, effect, and psychomotor development of children.
-Assists with the designs and implementation of research projects.
Education and Experience:
-High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Two years of related experience in an early childhood group setting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum planning.
-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

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.

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