Early Childhood Educator II (Grant Funded) Location: Mid-Valley
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Min Salary: $33,600
Salary Range*: Temporary End Date (if applicable): 08/31/2024
Close Date: 4/22/2024 General Statement of Job:
The Early Childhood Educator II oversees day-to-day toddler and preschool classroom operations. Plans and implements curriculum that encourages advancement of children's physical, intellectual, and social/emotional development. Provides a classroom program that builds and strengthens positive help concepts and individual strengths of children. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment. Supervises, guides, and interacts with children indoors and outdoors. Observes and documents children's development and provides feedback to parents and guardians. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Plans and implements curriculum that encourages advancement of children's physical, intellectual, and social/emotional development. Develops and implements activities that promote good health habits and integrate the health and nutrition components into the classroom. Provides a classroom program that builds and strengthens positive help concepts and individual strengths of children. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment. Creates and implements lesson planning with Early Childhood Educator I and other staff. Implements all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with center policies and procedures. Implements and ensures state and local health and safety policies and procedures are followed. Serves daily meals while maintaining sanitation rules/regulations and the Child and Adult Food Care Program requirements. Supervises, guides, and interacts with children indoors and outdoors. Nurtures children's social and emotional development demonstrating affection and emotional support. Adheres to adult/child ratios as required by state regulations and national accreditation guidelines. Develops and maintains positive relationships with children, families, staff and students. Observes and documents children's development and provides feedback to parents and guardians. Works cooperatively with support staff in the provision of direct services and the development of goals for the children with disabilities. Oversees maintenance, upkeep, and inventory of classroom, supplies, materials and equipment. Adheres to the College's rules and regulations. Maintains confidentiality of program staff and child information. Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings to increase professional knowledge, skills, and competencies, as assigned. Maintains familiarity with child care center licensing regulations and state and national accreditation guidelines. Mentors and oversees Early Childhood Educator I, field study students from Child Development and Early Childhood programs, work study students, and part-time employees. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Associate's degree in Child Development or related field required; must have a minimum of 18 college hours in child development or related field. At least three (3) years of experience in a child care center environment required. Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Security Sensitive position: All applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy. In addition, subject to federal background check. Must have complete immunization records and physical examination in compliance with Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Licensing Standards and the National Accreditation Commission. Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire. Food Handler certificate, preferred. Annual Security Report and Non-Discrimination Statements: Notice of Non-Discrimination For additional information and to apply, visit
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