Early Childhood Educator II

Department:

Child Care and Development Support

The Early Childhood Educator II oversees day-to-day toddler and preschool classroom operations. Plans and implements curriculum that encourages advancement of children's physical, intellectual, and social/emotional development. Provides a classroom program that builds and strengthens positive help concepts and individual strengths of children. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment. Supervises, guides, and interacts with children indoors and outdoors. Observes and documents children's development and provides feedback to parents and guardians.

• Plans and implements curriculum that encourages advancement of children's physical, intellectual, and social/emotional development.
• Develops and implements activities that promote good health habits and integrate the health and nutrition components into the classroom.
• Provides a classroom program that builds and strengthens positive help concepts and individual strengths of children.
• Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Creates and implements lesson planning with Early Childhood Educator I and other staff.
• Implements all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with center policies and procedures.
• Implements and ensures state and local health and safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Serves daily meals while maintaining sanitation rules/regulations and the Child and Adult Food Care Program requirements.
• Supervises, guides, and interacts with children indoors and outdoors.
• Nurtures children's social and emotional development demonstrating affection and emotional support.
• Adheres to adult/child ratios as required by state regulations and national accreditation guidelines.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with children, families, staff and students.
• Observes and documents children's development and provides feedback to parents and guardians.
• Works cooperatively with support staff in the provision of direct services and the development of goals for the children with disabilities.
• Oversees maintenance, upkeep, and inventory of classroom, supplies, materials and equipment.
• Adheres to the College's rules and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of program staff and child information.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings to increase professional knowledge, skills, and competencies, as assigned.
• Maintains familiarity with child care center licensing regulations and state and national accreditation guidelines.
• Mentors and oversees Early Childhood Educator I, field study students from Child Development and Early Childhood programs, work study students, and part‑time employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate's Degree in Child Development or related field required; must have a minimum of 18 earned college hours in Child Development/Early Childhood.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a child care center environment required.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Ability to use the team approach to resolve problems and conflicts.
• Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common regulatory specifications and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from parents/guardians, management, staff, regulatory agencies, public groups or members of the business community.
• Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

• Security Sensitive position:
  All applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
• Must have complete immunization records and physical examination in compliance with Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Licensing Standards and the National Accreditation Commission.
• Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Food Handler certificate, preferred.

• Must be able to physically interact with children, including talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, running, reaching with hands and arms; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Must frequently lift and/or move children, equipment and child‑sized furniture weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to be mobile including…