Senior Child Development Specialist

Senior Child Development Teacher

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Health System and thrive in our culture of patient‑focused, whole‑person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people we must empower them.

The Teacher works as a team member to provide a safe and secure environment to enhance a child's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development as part of Texas Rising Star. The Teacher is responsible for co‑teaching with other educators in the center, organizing and planning a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the center’s philosophy and Texas Rising Star guidelines.

Job Details:

• Work Status:
  Full time
• Shifts:
  
  Day (Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM)
• This is an onsite position; you will report onsite daily as scheduled.
• Location:
  
  Lubbock, TX (commutable distance to Covenant Medical Center)

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education – OR – a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, or Human Development.
• Background Check Clearance by the TX Department of Social Services upon hire.
• No convictions related to child abuse, offenses against persons, sexual offenses, child neglect, felony offenses involving controlled substances, or any other offenses bearing substantial relation to the qualifications, functions, or duties of an employee of a child care facility.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare facility caring for children 6 months up to 18 months of age in a Texas Child Care Facility licensed within the last two years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Driving may be necessary as part of this role; caregivers must comply with all state laws and requirements for driving, provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request.

Benefits: Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We provide a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and more.

About Providence: At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” We are committed to inclusivity and serve over 120,000 caregivers across 50+ hospitals, 1,000+ clinics, and a full range of health and social services across the U.S. We serve the poor and vulnerable through a 100‑year tradition.

Posted are the minimum and maximum wage rates for this position. The successful candidate’s placement on the wage range will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. The base pay range is $16.14 – $24.69 per hour. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Contact /

Location:

Covenant Medical Center, 3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX. (Full‑time, Day shift, On‑site)