Early Childhood Teacher: Development & Inclusion

Texas State University; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Tuition benefits

TRS retirement plan

Job summary

Texas State University’s Child Development Center seeks a Full-Time Child Care Teacher to provide high-quality childcare by planning developmentally appropriate activities and implementing an engaging curriculum for toddlers.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree or CDA with 3 years of full-time experience; duties include mentoring lab students, supervising activities, engaging families, and maintaining credentials and documented progress.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have an Associate’s degree in early childhood or CDA with 3 years full-time (or equivalent) experience in an early childhood group setting with toddlers.
• A CDA certificate or Associate degree transcript must be attached.
• Must be physically able to interact with children to meet their needs.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate childcare program.
• Develops weekly lessons aligned with children’s abilities and interests.
• Performs observations and documents child development for assessment and planning.
• Mentors lab students and oversees indoor/outdoor activities to ensure safety.
• Engages families with regular updates on development and needs.
• Maintains required credentials and completes required training hours.

Education

Associate’s degree in early childhood or closely related field

CDA certificate or Associate degree transcript

Job description

Texas State University’s Child Development Center seeks a Full-Time Child Care Teacher to provide high-quality childcare by planning developmentally appropriate activities and implementing an engaging curriculum for toddlers.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree or CDA with 3 years of full-time experience; duties include mentoring lab students, supervising activities, engaging families, and maintaining credentials and documented progress.