Child Care Specialist

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (100% employee coverage)

Generous paid vacation and sick time

Tuition assistance

Access to UT Austin libraries and museums

Free rides on UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is hiring a Child Care Specialist to provide care and education for children aged 3–5 in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will create developmentally appropriate lesson plans, supervise children both indoors and outdoors, and maintain regular communication with parents. A high school diploma or GED and one year of experience in a licensed child-care center are required. Competitive benefits and a salary of $50,000 are offered, along with a supportive work culture and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with young children in a licensed child-care center.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Supervise and care for children aged 3‑5 indoors and outdoors.
• Communicate daily with parents.

Skills

Experience with young children

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Bilingual

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

Job Title

Child Care Specialist

Department

University Child Development Center

Location

Austin, TX

Job Summary

Provide care and education for children aged 3‑5 in a child‑care learning environment, creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and communicating regularly with parents.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Supervise and care for children in the 3‑5 year age range both indoors and outdoors.
• Communicate daily with parents.
• Supervise assistant.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• One year of experience working with young children in a licensed child‑care center.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience leading 0‑5 year olds.
• Formal training in a child‑related field.
• Previous experience working in an accredited center.
• Previous lead teacher experience teaching pre‑K.
• Stable work history.
• Bilingual (a plus).

Salary

$50,000

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Climbing of stairs.
• Lifting and moving.
• Sitting on floor with children.
• Exposure to various bodily fluids.
• Working indoors and outdoors.
• Lifting up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%).
• Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Texas Teachers Retirement System, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds.
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: Tax‑sheltered annuity (403(b)) and a deferred compensation program (457(b)).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets.
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card.
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.