Infant​/Toddler Associate Teacher

Department: Children's Learning Centers

Salary:

Assists the lead teacher with the development and implementation of curriculum and classroom instruction at the university's Child Care Center.

• Assists the teacher with the planning, implementation and supervision of the child development program.
• Develops activities and materials for use in the classroom.
• Assumes responsibility for the class in the lead teacher's absence; performs as lead teacher when necessary.
• Participates in assessment of children's social skills development and intellectual, emotional and physical growth. Maintains children's classroom records and portfolios.
• Communicates daily with children, parents and staff regarding the learning environment, curriculum development and individual child's needs.
• Participates in "Teacher in Training" professional development plan.
• Assists with daily closing duties and Child Care Center events as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requires the ability and knowledge for analysis and interpretation of procedures, policies and practices attainable through specific education and/or training programs in a specialty or technical field. Advanced vocational or electronic skills or a basic knowledge of a professional field is required. An Associate's degree or certification/licensing in a technical specialty program of over 18 months and up to 3 years duration are characteristic of this field.

Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.

- Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.