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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.
- Provide safety and supervision of children according to Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation standards (NAEYC), and Early Head Start Program 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 including supporting 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 Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) and Child Protective Services (CPS) to implement plans for children and families.
- Observe and record anecdotes of children to determine the 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 an COR.
- Maintain daily documentation including but not limited to daily health checks, daily note, classroom health & safety check lists, 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 in order to conduct family assessments and support families in goal setting.
- 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. Be willing to share information learned 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 the Child Observation Record (COR) and play enviornments.
- Read, evaluate, and provide feedback on college student's assignments.
- Provide leadership and mentor Assistant Teacher and Classroom Assistant in all listed job responsiblities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with children with disabilities. Required Qualifications Associates degree. Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or Human Development with a specialization in Child Development or coursework relevant to infants and toddlers
- 2 or more years of experience teaching infants and toddlers
- Previous experience working in Early Head Start
- Previous experience working in an NAEYC accredited center
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 Job Family Community Engagement Job Sub Family Early Childhood Education Annualized Pay Range $31,500 - $41,000 - $50,400 Hourly Pay Range $15.14 - $19.71 - $24.23 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 7:30-4:30; occasional evening/weekend special event 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
Sep 18, 2025