Early Childhood Specialist

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

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Posting Number SRGV
9065

Working Title EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST

Number of Vacancies 1

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department College of Education and P-16 Integration / Human Development and School Services

FTE 1

FLSA Non-Exempt

Scope of Job To care for and educate young children in a childcare environment. Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities that advance all areas of children’s development and learning, including social emotional, intellectual and physical competence.

Description of Duties

• Complies with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services ( TDHHS ) minimum standards for a licensed Child Care Center.
• Complies with the national standards of the National Accreditation Commission ( NAC ) for Early Care and Education Programs.
• Complies with the Texas Rising Star standards and criteria.
• Supports and maintains the implementation of the approved Infant, Toddler and/or /School Age Curriculum.
• Protects the health and safety of children; sanitize the environment as required; inspect classrooms and playgrounds for health/safety hazards; administer first aid as needed to the children.
• Conducts two parent conferences per year, effectively communicates with the parents about their child’s progress and activities, and provides opportunities for parent participation.
• Completes daily meal counts, health checks, accident reports as needed, and other related forms.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of children with an emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to support the social and emotional development of children.
• Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children.
• Models positive behavior management techniques through daily contact with children and early childhood staff in the classroom.
• Plans, organizes and participates in Family and Parent Workshops.
• Participates in team planning sessions with all Early Childhood Specialist to ensure well-coordinated and effective delivery of project services to meet program objectives.
• Complies with the Texas Department of Agriculture – Special Nutrition Program standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received General supervision from assigned supervisor

Supervision Given May supervise assigned staff and students.

Required Education High school graduation or equivalent. Child Development Associate ( CDA ) Credential or 12 hours of College credit in the field of Child Care Development, Early Childhood Education or related field.

Preferred Education None.

Licenses/Certifications Upon hire, employee must obtain Adult/Child/Infant CPR and First Aid Training by the American Heart Association or other accredited organization within the first fourteen (14) working days. Must have negative TB test. FBI Criminal Background check clearance.

Required Experience One (1) year of childcare experience or two…