Assistant Infant/Toddler Teacher

46096BR

Position Description:

Assist the Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher in the day to day activities of the attendees.

About the University:

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

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.

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with all children included those with varying abilities.

Required Qualifications:

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or an associate's or bachelor's degree in child development or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Early Head Start.

• Experience with Child Care Licensing.

• Experience with the National Association of the Education of Young Children.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Job Family:

Community Engagement

Job Sub Family:

Early Childhood Education

Hourly Pay Range:

$14.04 - $18.27 - $22.45

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.

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Shift:

Day

Schedule Details:

715-415 M-F; occasional evening/meeting after 5pm

Grant Funded?:

Yes

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.