Early Childhood Specialist

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

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Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Position Information

Posting Number: SRGV
8789

Working Title:

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location:

Edinburg, Texas

Department:
Child Development Center

FTE: 1.0

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Scope of Job

To care for and educate young children in a childcare environment. Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities that advance all areas of children’s development and learning, including social, emotional, intellectual and physical competence.

Description of Duties

• Complies with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (TDHHS) minimum standards for a licensed Child Care Center.
• Complies with the national standards of the National Accreditation Commission (NAC) for Early Care and Education Programs.
• Complies with the Texas Rising Star standards and criteria.
• Supports and maintains the implementation of the approved Infant, Toddler and/or School Age Curriculum.
• Protects the health and safety of children; sanitizes the environment as required; inspects classrooms and playgrounds for health/safety hazards; administers first aid as needed to the children.
• Conducts two parent conferences per year, effectively communicates with the parents about their child’s progress and activities, and provides opportunities for parent participation.
• Completes daily meal counts, health checks, accident reports as needed, and other related forms.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of children with an emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to support the social and emotional development of children.
• Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children.
• Models positive behavior management techniques through daily contact with children and early childhood staff in the classroom.
• Plans, organizes and participates in Family and Parent Workshops.
• Participates in team planning sessions with all Early Childhood Specialists to ensure well-coordinated and effective delivery of project services to meet program objectives.
• Complies with the Texas Department of Agriculture – Special Nutrition Program standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor

Supervision Given

May supervise assigned staff and students.

Required Education

High school graduation or equivalent. Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or 12 hours of college credit in the field of Child Care Development, Early Childhood Education or related field.

Preferred…