Early Childhood Teacher - On-Call

Company: Texas A&M University
Location: College Station
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title

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Early Childhood Teacher - On-Call

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

BG 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 looking for dedicated Substitute Teachers for early childhood education. This is a great opportunity for teachers who don't want to work full-time or to supplement your teaching income during the summer!

The Substitute Early Childhood Teacher I provides assistance in classroom activities and instruction along with providing support for educational, emotional, and physical needs of children on an as needed basis.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience

Resume/Cover Letter: 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 Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to develop knowledge of child growth and development, learning theories, effective learning environments, and appropriate teaching strategies

Ability to develop knowledge to assess the effectiveness of instructional strategies and learning environments

Ability to assist in mentoring and supervising early childhood preservice teachers and student employees

Responsibilities

Classroom Duties:

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

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

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 indoor and outdoor activities to ensure safety

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 conflicts appropriately and efficiently with children or parent

Provides accommodations for children as needed

Establishes and maintains meaningful partnerships with children, families, colleagues, university faculty and staff, and the community

Assists in coaching and mentoring early childhood preservice teachers and student employees through written and verbal feedback as needed

Assists in supervising subs and student employees as assigned

Assists in establishing and maintaining good verbal and written communication with families through daily and weekly communication

Regulatory Compliance:

Adheres to all policies and procedures dictated by the Children's Center, Texas A&M University, the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, SACS/Cognia, and Texas Rising Star to ensure compliance for state certification and national accreditation

Assists to ensure all federal, local, state, and/or program documentation is complete and accurate

R esearch Collaborations:

Collaborates with university researchers that support the production of new knowledge in the field of early childhood care and education

Coordinates with researchers to implement studies both within and outside of the classroom in ways that support the children's psychological and physical needs

Acts as an advocate for participating children

Follows all center and university policies on the implementation of research occurring at Texas A&M University Children's Centers

Who we are

The Texas A&M University Children's Center is a premier early childhood care and education center dedicated to providing an exemplary education for over 200 children year-round. At the Texas A&M Children's Center, we believe that every child deserves the best start in life. That is why we embrace emergent, play-based, and child-centered approaches building strong foundations for our young learners. Through hands-on exploration and imaginative play, we create an engaging learning environment that nurtures children's love of discovery and innovation. Our commitment to excellence in early childhood education is evident in the vast high-quality experiences we offer our students and families. We take pride in serving as a clinical and practicum site for academic departments at Texas A&M University. By collaborating with educators and researchers, we aid in the development of future leaders in education and beyond. Our dedication to developing the next generation of educators ensures that our team stays at the forefront of innovative teaching.

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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.

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