Associate Teacher (Early Childhood Teacher II)

Job Title

Associate Teacher (Early Childhood Teacher II)

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

College Of Education And Human Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Plans, prepares, and implements developmentally appropriate lessons based on curriculum and developmental guidelines.
• Interacts, observes, encourages, and supervises children in the classroom, outdoors, and during field trips.
• Delegates classroom responsibilities.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Determines individual needs of children in class.
• Prepares and maintains daily observational reports regarding significant individual and group behavior.
• Maintains daily attendance records, classroom records, and other documentation including portfolios of children’s work.
• Resolves conflicts or difficulties with children or parents.
• Provides conference times with parents periodically or as requested.
• Establishes and maintains good communication with families through weekly lesson plans, monthly newsletters, and parent/teacher conferences.
• Meets all training deadlines.
• Submits required documentation, such as lesson plans, daily reports and newsletters by due dates.
• Develops and implements programming assuring the appropriate cognitive, effect, and psychomotor development of children.
• Assists with the designs and implementation of research projects.
• Participates in ongoing professional development activities and specialized training to increase knowledge and skills in designated program area.
• Actively engages early childhood students in the learning process through powerful interactions, participating as partners in play, and supporting and extending learning by interacting at eye-level. Works with Educare SA staff and parents to address the needs of the whole child, including emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs.
• May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, and assist non-ambulatory students.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Two (2) years of education from an accredited college or university.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment or at least twelve (12) hours of college credit in Education or Childhood Development from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Preferred Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Infant and Child CPR, First Aid Certification, or the ability to be certified within 60 days of employment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicant Instructions: 

Please make sure to provide the following documents: 

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV 
• Professional References

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link: 

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​  

Summary of Employee Benefits: 

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities. 

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058. 

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058. 

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.