Job Title Early Childhood Teacher - On-Call Agency Texas A&M University Department BG Children's Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location , 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 Research 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 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.