Lead Child Development Lab Teacher (Bilingual)

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

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.