What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Learning Teacher II - Child Development Lab School position at Amarillo College?
Summary
At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.
This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Early Learning Teacher II - Child Development Lab School who will be all-in on our mission and who will be responsible and accountable for providing a nurturing environment that supports national standards for the education of young children. Both the Hagy Center for Young Children and the Child Development Lab School are part of Texas Rising Star; a rating system for child care and early learning programs that exceed Child Care Regulation minimum standards This position will help Amarillo College stay in the rating of the Texas Rising Star and will instruct preschool children in learning basic skills, and build positive relationships between children, as well as with families and children.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Advanced Child Development Certificate from an accredited institution or Associate’s Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Must have a valid Class C Texas Driver's License with a 3-year safe driving record.
- CPR and Pediatric First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain certification or recertify in the first thirty days of employment.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Experience in a licensed childcare setting.
- 1 year of experience in caring for young children in a group situation.
- Clear Background History.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- In accordance with Texas state law and licensing rules of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, persons employed in this position will be subject to a Child Care Criminal History Check (TDPRS Form 2971), FBI Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis test.
- Early learning Teacher II and Ill must submit a sample lesson plan for review. Please be sure to attach a lesson plan to your application.
Preferred:
- 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare setting.
- Experience in working in an NAEYC accredited program, a Four-Star program in the Rising Star system, or Head Start program
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Build positive relationships with children and their families.
- Responsible for creating lesson plans and providing positive guidance.
- Responsible for developing and teaching curriculum aligned with department goals;
- Supervise playground activities.
- Provide a safe environment for performance of work and play.
- Promote and protect children's health by keeping classroom sanitized and following proper health codes.
- Maintain effective office organization and accurate record management.
- Ensure all records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies.
- Interact with all levels of departmental personnel, students, parents, community members, and management in a professional manner.
- Participate in and complete performance assessments/evaluations, as assigned.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Must have proficient Communication Skills.
- Must have critical Thinking and Active Listening Skills.
- Must have Customer Service Mindset.
- Dependability and Integrity.
- Effective Organizational and Task Prioritization Skills.
Salary: Amarillo College follows a lag pay strategy, with starting offers typically between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, rarely reaching the maximum to support long-term growth within each position.
Pay grade 8 Amarillo College Pay Grades (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed. Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Employee may be required to lift children.
Working Conditions: Occasional overtime hours may be required. Overtime hours must be approved by supervisor and/or cabinet member prior to work. Employee is required to maintain required certifications of the position and attend professional development trainings. Employee will experience daily exposure to household cleaning supplies, frequent distracting noise levels and interruptions. Self-sufficiency is critical.
Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.
Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.
Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
