Lead Teacher, Early Childhood

Texas A&M University System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System seeks a Lead Teacher for Early Childhood at San Antonio. The role involves planning developmentally appropriate lessons, supervising classroom activities, and ensuring compliance with Educare SA and licensing policies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in a relevant field and at least one year of experience, with a preference for those with teaching certificates and Texas certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Development, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Experience in early childhood settings preferred.
• Knowledge of licensing policies a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and implements developmentally appropriate lessons based on curriculum guidelines.
• Supervises and interacts with children in the classroom, outdoors, and during field trips.
• Develops positive management plan to carry out program goals.
• Orients, trains, and supervises teachers and aides.
• EnsuresEducare SA, University, and Licensing policies are followed.
• Delagates classroom responsibilities.
• Maintains a safe, stimulating classroom environment and checks for hazards daily.
• Maintains attendance and portfolios of children's work.
• Resolves conflicts with children or parents.
• Provides conference times with parents.
• Attends staff meetings and family/center functions.
• Participates in professional development to increase knowledge and skills.
• Engages students through play and eye-level interactions.
• Addresses holistic needs of the child including emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutrition needs.
• May assist with lifting, restraining, and supporting non-ambulatory students.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Classroom management

Child development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Observation reporting

Education

Bachelors in ECE

Job description

Job Title

Lead Teacher, Early Childhood

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 guidelines.
• Supervises and interacts with children in the classroom, outdoors, and during field trips.
• Develops appropriate and positive management plan and objectives to carry out goals of Educare SA.
• Orients, trains, supervises and works collaboratively with teachers and aides.
• Ensures that all Educare SA, University, and Licensing policies and procedures are followed.
• Delegates classroom responsibilities.
• Maintains a safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment by changing play areas bi-monthly, cleaning toys and equipment based on class and licensing schedule, and checking for hazards daily.
• 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.
• Attends staff orientation, staff meetings, and all family/center functions.
• 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 a partners in play, and supporting and extending learning by interacting at eye-level.
• Works with Educare SA staff and parents to address the need 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.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Development, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Valid teaching certificate with required endorsements to teach early childhood education from any State's Educator Certification Department and the ability to obtain certification in Texas.

Preferred Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of administering an early childhood program.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and curricula planning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

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

Summary of Employee Benefits: www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

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.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.