Associate Teacher (Early Childhood Teacher II)

Texas A&M University System; San Antonio (TX); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is seeking an Associate Teacher (Early Childhood Teacher II) for the College of Education and Human Development. The role involves planning developmentally appropriate lessons, supervising children, and maintaining detailed observations and portfolios.

Strong communication with families is essential, along with meeting training deadlines and adhering to policies. The position is based in San Antonio, TX, and requires a high school diploma with two years of

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Two years of education from an accredited college or university preferred.
• CDA Certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Infant and Child CPR, First Aid Certification preferred or must be obtained within 60 days of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Plans, prepares, and implements developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Interacts with, observes, and supervises children in classroom, outdoors, and during field trips.
• Maintains attendance records, portfolios, and classroom documentation.
• Communicates with families through weekly plans, newsletters, and conferences.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of related experience

Two years of education from an accredited college or university

CDA Certification or ability to obtain within six months

Infant and Child CPR, First Aid Certification

Descrição da vaga

Job Title

Associate Teacher (Early Childhood Teacher II)

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

College Of Education And Human Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

• Plans, prepares, and implements developmentally appropriate lessons based on curriculum and developmental guidelines.
• Interacts, observes, encourages, and supervises children in the classroom, outdoors, and during field trips.
• Delegates classroom responsibilities.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Determines individual needs of children in class.
• Prepares and maintains daily observational reports regarding significant individual and group behavior.
• Maintains daily attendance records, classroom records, and other documentation including portfolios of children's work.
• Resolves conflicts or difficulties with children or parents.
• Provides conference times with parents periodically or as requested.
• Establishes and maintains good communication with families through weekly lesson plans, monthly newsletters, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Meets all training deadlines.
• Submits required documentation, such as lesson plans, daily reports and newsletters by due dates.
• Develops and implements programming assuring the appropriate cognitive, effect, and psychomotor development of children.
• Assists with the designs and implementation of research projects.
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities and specialized training to increase knowledge and skills in designated program area.
• Actively engages early childhood students in the learning process through powerful interactions, participating as partners in play, and supporting and extending learning by interacting at eye-level. Works with Educare SA staff and parents to address the needs of the whole child, including emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs.
• May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, and assist non-ambulatory students.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two (2) years of education from an accredited college or university.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment or at least twelve (12) hours of college credit in Education or Childhood Development from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Preferred Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses

• Infant and Child CPR, First Aid Certification, or the ability to be certified within 60 days of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Security and Background Check

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Company Values

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well‑being and prosperity of our communities.