Substitute Early Childhood Teacher - Part-Time

Job Title

Substitute Early Childhood Teacher - Part-Time

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

CS Children's Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

What we want

The Texas A&M University Children’s Center is seeking Early Childhood Teachers to join our substitute list. This is a great opportunity for educators who prefer flexible schedules or want to supplement their income during the summer. Apply now to be part of our team!

What you need to know

Salary: Commensurate based on selected hire's experience.

Cover Letter & Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

• No prior experience required.

Required Licenses and Certifications

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

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of child growth and development, learning theories, effective learning environments, and appropriate teaching strategies.

• Ability to assess the effectiveness of instructional strategies and learning environments.

• Ability to give, receive, and reflect on constructive feedback.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to mentor and supervise early childhood preservice teachers and student employees.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Team building, collaboration, and leadership skills.

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

• Flexibility

Essential Duties/Tasks

Classroom Duties

• Assists with overall center operation in rare absence of administrators.

• Plans and implements daily curriculum according to developmentally appropriate practices and understand the principles of responsive caregiving.

• Possess a well-articulated philosophy regarding child learning, social-emotional development, and positive guidance.

• Curriculum: develop and implement emergent and project-based curriculum daily with integrated interest/learning areas. 

• Assessment: observe, record anecdotal notes, take photographs and videos of child development in classroom to be used in coordination with assessment tool for intentional planning and reporting.

• Programs: Enrolled children come from a variety of backgrounds, family structures, languages, abilities, and special needs. Fully include children into classrooms with a variety of developmental needs creating a strong classroom community.

• Demonstrates best practices in a model early childhood learning environment.

• Follows classroom routine based on curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices.

• Establishes individual and group goals in coordination with families.

• Conducts family conferences and shares all progress reports twice each year. 

• Mentors university students by guiding, supporting, and describing appropriate behaviors and effective practices to students connecting theory to practice.

• Supervises and mentors student employees by directly modeling positive interactions with children and demonstrating how they can best support you in the daily routine.

• Supervises indoor and outdoor activities to ensure safety.

• Directs student employees to assist with supervising indoor and outdoor activities to ensure safety.

• Follow policies regarding conducting research to assist faculty/students with data collection.

Communication and Collaboration

• Assists in planning, preparing, and implementing developmentally appropriate play-based and culturally responsive early learning experiences based on emergent curriculum including project-based activities to promote children’s interests and all developmental levels.

• Assists in resolving c