Teacher, Child Development Lab School

McLennan Community College McLennan Community College - Waco, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12

Job : 5853688

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

**** POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED****

LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES:

Communication: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them.

Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission.

Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together.

Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions.

People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

GENERAL POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

The Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality care and education for children ages 12 weeks through school-age in a developmentally appropriate early childhood laboratory school environment. This position supports children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through intentional teaching practices and positive guidance strategies aligned with NAEYC standards, Texas Rising Star criteria, and Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards. The Teacher also serves as a model classroom educator by demonstrating best practices in early childhood education, effective classroom management, and professional interactions for college students, practicum participants, and visitors observing within the lab school setting.

This position reports to the Facility Director of the Child Development Lab School and exercises no supervision.

NOTE: This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education,
OR an Associate’s degree with at least 36 credits in an early childhood education-related field

Experience: One year of experience working with young children, ages birth to five (5) years. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in an Education-related field for 1 year of experience

Special Requirements: Commitment to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within first six weeks of employment

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Knowledge of: 1. Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards, Texas Rising Star standards, and NAEYC standards of quality;
2. Child growth and development from infancy through school-age; 3. Developmentally appropriate practices and early childhood curriculum planning;
4. Children’s health, nutrition, and safety practices;
5. Positive guidance and classroom management strategies appropriate for young children;
6. Inclusive teaching practices and strategies to support diverse learning needs;

Skills in: 7. Working with children ages 12 weeks through school-age in an early childhood setting;
8. Creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment;
9. Observing, documenting, and assessing children’s development and learning;…