Child Development Lab Teacher

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Texas in Denton seeks a Child Development Lab Teacher to oversee educational programs for young children, develop curriculum, and supervise student teachers. This Lead Teacher CYC role supports CYCs philosophy and works with university staff and families.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, observing children's development, recruiting and coordinating teacher assistants, and collaborating with the COE to implement play-based, emergent curricula.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Play Therapy, or other major related to preschool age children and one year of early childhood program teaching experience.
• Ability to write lesson plans and organize a preschool classroom.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement caregiving and teaching practices aligned with CYCs philosophy.
• Plan for an assets-based classroom environment reflecting children's learning styles, interests, development, and experiences.
• Conduct assessment of student learning and use results to design instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with CYC staff and faculty at the COE to develop play-based, emergent, and inquiry-based curriculum.
• Work with other staff to develop CYC program guidelines.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aides and volunteers.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, director, supervisors and teachers.
• Facilitate and participate in IRB approved research studies with faculty and graduate students from the College of Education.
• Support the mission of the CYC through curriculum, pedagogy, and daily operational practices.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Title: Child Development Lab Teacher

Employee Classification: Lead Teacher CYC

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-UNT Center for Young Children-132700

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $33,312.00

FTE: 1.000000

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The UNT Center for Young Children is an early childhood education program within the College of Education at the University of North Texas dedicated to providing high-quality, research-based care and education for young children. Grounded in a commitment to honoring children as complex intellectual, social, and cultural beings, the Center fosters an inclusive learning environment that nurtures multicultural and multilingual practices while encouraging creativity, curiosity, and imagination.

The Center serves as a model for early childhood bilingual education, with a particular emphasis on sustaining and developing children's emergent Spanish language practices as a pathway to bilingualism and biliteracy. Through developmentally responsive and culturally sustaining practices, the program supports children's academic, social, emotional, and linguistic growth.

In addition to serving young children and families, the Center contributes to the professional preparation and ongoing development of teachers, counselors, and school leaders through partnerships with undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Education. The Center also engages in innovative research that expands traditional understandings of child development and early childhood education, seeking to better understand the complexities of children's experiences, learning, and identities in diverse educational settings.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for overseeing educational programs for children. Develops curriculum, prepares lesson plans, teaches, and consults with parents. May observe and assess children's behavior. Recruits, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates student teachers.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Play Therapy, Child Psychology or other major related to preschool age children and one year of early childhood program teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to write lesson plans and organize a preschool classroom.
• Ability to work with children, parents and other stakeholders.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement caregiving and teaching practices that are aligned with CYCs philosophy.
• Plan for an assets-based classroom environment and use appropriate instructional learning methods, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of children's learning styles, interests, development, and experiences.
• Conduct assessment of student learning and use results to design instructional activities.
• Work cooperatively with CYC staff and faculty at the COE to develop play based, emergent, and inquiry based curriculum.
• Work with other members of staff to develop CYC program guidelines.
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, director, supervisors and teachers.
• Facilitate and participate in IRB approved research studies with faculty and graduate students from the College of Education.
• Support the mission of the CYC through curriculum, pedagogy, and daily operational practices.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM- hours could vary from 7:30-4:30 M-F

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.