Early Childhood Educator ; Temporary

Department: MV-Child Care and Development

The Early Childhood Educator I assists the Early Childhood Educator II in overseeing day-to-day infant, toddler, and preschool classroom operations. Assists in the planning and implementation of 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. Assists with the observation and documentation of children's development.

• Assists in the planning and implementation of curriculum that encourages advancement of children's physical, intellectual, and social/emotional development.
• Assists in the development and implementation of 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.
• Assists Early Childhood Educator II in daily lesson planning.
• Assists Early Childhood Educator II in maintaining documentation for compliance with center policies and procedures.
• Adheres to state and local health and safety policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Assists with the observation and documentation of children's development and provides feedback to Early Childhood Educator II for the creation of individual goals.
• Works cooperatively with support staff in the provision of direct services and the development of goals for 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 licensing center-based regulations, state, and national accreditation guidelines.
• Manages the classroom program in Early Childhood Educator II's absence.
• Assists Early Childhood Educator II in mentoring and overseeing field study students from the Child Development and Early Childhood programs, work-study students, and part-time employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 12 earned college credit hours in Child Development/Early Childhood.
• At least one (1) year experience in a childcare 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…