Early Childhood Teacher

Responsibilities

• Assume classroom oversight in the event of a teacher’s absence.
• Plan and implement the daily curriculum using developmentally appropriate, play‑based, and emergent approaches.
• Develop and maintain a philosophy of child learning, social‑emotional development, and positive guidance.
• Design and implement project‑based curriculum that integrates interest‑ and learning‑areas for children.
• Observe and document child progress through anecdotal notes, photographs, and videos, and use assessment tools for intentional planning.
• Assist all children, including those with developmental needs, to fully participate and create a strong classroom community.
• Establish individual and group learning goals in coordination with families.
• Attend family conferences and share progress reports twice per year.
• Mentor college students and guide them in connecting theory to practice.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities to ensure safety and direct student employees accordingly.
• Assist classroom and research staff with data collection and research protocols.
• Resolve conflicts with children or parents efficiently and provide appropriate accommodations.
• Build and maintain partnerships with families, colleagues, university faculty, staff, and the community.
• Maintain clear verbal and written communication with families on a daily and weekly basis.
• Adhere to all policies of the Children’s Center, Texas A&M University, the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, SACS/Cognia, and Texas Rising Star for certification and accreditation compliance.
• Ensure complete and accurate federal, local, state, and program documentation.
• Collaborate with university researchers to support new knowledge in early childhood care and education and advocate for participating children.

• High‑school diploma or equivalent with a combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience required; preferred to have previous administrative or clerical work in a child‑care center.
• Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment).
• Knowledge of child growth and development, learning theories, effective learning environments, and teaching strategies.
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of instructional strategies and learning environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to give, receive, and reflect on constructive feedback.
• Cooperative and collaborative working style within a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to mentor and supervise early childhood preservice teachers and student employees.

• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Cover letter and resume strongly recommended; upload them in the application.
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to lift and move lightweight‑to‑moderately weighted objects; lift and carry children safely; possible exposure to biological hazards.

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and long‑term disability insurance (included by Texas A&M).
• 12‑15 days of paid holidays and up to eight hours of paid sick leave per month.
• At least eight hours of paid vacation per month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Professional development, including free Linked In Learning, webinars, and financial support to attend conferences.
• Tuition assistance for degree completion while employed.
• Access to university facilities and campus program “Living Well”.

Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer and commits to a workplace that respects all perspectives and talents.