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Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
Position Description Develop and lead classes for infants and toddlers in accordance with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. About the University Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories. Major/Essential Functions
- Demonstrate the mental, emotional, and physical ability to work with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years and families from various ethnic and socio-economic groups.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with children with disabilities.
- Provide for the safety and supervision of children according to DFPS (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services), NAEYC accreditation standards (National Association for the Education for Young Children), and Early Head Start Performance Standards. Familiarity with and willingness to abide by the Texas Family Code 261.001 as it pertains to the abuse and neglect of young children.
- Create developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for children and implement positive guidance strategies.
- Provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions.
- Plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children's progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners. Submit and implement weekly lesson plans, including information based on observations of children (interests and milestones) and IFSPs.
- Collaborate with outside agencies such as ECI (Early Childhood Intervention) and CPS (Children's Protective Services) to implement plans for children and families.
- Observe and record anecdotes of children daily to determine needs and interests as a basis of planning. Record formal assessments based on school readiness goals.
- Maintain child files including weekly electronic data entries in ChildPlus and COR.
- Maintain daily documentation, including but not limited to daily health checks, daily note, classroom health & safety check list, weekly classroom checklists, signing children out daily, CACFP feeding . (Infant only - daily meal production records.)
- Maintain daily informal interactions with families as well as conduct formal interactions as needed. Conduct a minimum of two parent conferences and two home visits per year per Head Start Standards.
- Build relationships with families to conduct family assessments and set goals for children and families.
- Maintain professional ethics and positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, students, and families.
- Participate in professional development by attending conferences and professional meetings and by reading professional literature. Share pertinent information with peers.
- Help plan, attend, and participate in regular team planning meetings, center staff meetings, and special events.
- Serve as a role model for college lab students each semester, including mentoring them in the classroom on COR (Child Observation Record) and a play environment.
- Read, evaluate, and provide feedback on college students' assignments.
- Provide leadership and mentor Assistant Teacher and Classroom Assistant in all listed job responsibilities.
Required Qualifications Associates degree. Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Human Development with a specialization or course focus on child development, or related field.
- 2 years of classroom experience working with infants and toddlers
- Experience in an Early Head Start program
- Experience working in an NAEYC-accredited program
- Knowledge of and experience with Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards
Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Required Attachments Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan. Schedule Details Monday - Friday 7:15am- 4:15pm. Occasional evening/weekend. Job Group Child Development Technicians EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. |
Texas Tech University
Jun 23, 2025