Senior Early Childhood Educator

Baylor University•Waco, TX

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor University is seeking a Senior Early Childhood Educator to work onsite at The Piper Center for Family Studies and Child Development, directly with infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers. This role is within Human Sciences and Design in Robbins College and reports to The Piper Center Director. The Senior Early Childhood Educator will provide high-quality educational programming in a child-directed, inquiry-based, play-centered learning environment, fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment. They will model an exemplary learning environment for undergraduate Child and Family Studies students to observe, interact with children, and apply coursework. The position involves collaboration with other Piper staff, children and families, student workers, practicum students, Baylor faculty, and outside therapists. The role may also mentor laboratory students, support researchers, collaborate with community early care and education professionals, and potentially provide leadership to other early childhood educators.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Three years of relevant work experience.
An active Christian faith.
Direct experience working with a diverse group of people, including children with special needs and their families.
Experience with implementing positive guidance techniques in the early years' classroom.
Ability to successfully partner with co-teacher to provide project-based, emergent curriculum.
Ability to lead the curriculum and documentation cycle.
Ability to compose effective correspondence both written and verbally.
Flexibility and desire to support the Missions of The Piper Center and Baylor University.
Must pass a criminal background check and TB test prior to start date.
First Aid and CPR are required (can be completed after offer of employment if not already certified).
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree.
Five years of relevant work experience.
Experience preferably in a laboratory center setting.

Responsibilities

Create, write, adapt, and implement developmentally appropriate curricula for multiple levels of learning within the classroom.
Conduct developmental screenings and portfolio assessments of children.
Provide quality teaching in an assigned classroom, which may include children from 12 weeks to 5 years of age.
Provide a model of appropriate teaching and caregiving practices to support the academic experiences of Baylor students.
Lead collaboration of inquiry-based, play-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum for classrooms.
Support CFS Laboratory faculty at The Piper Center, including leadership of collaboration with Piper Educators.
Plan and conduct developmental screenings and assessments as needed for children.
Observe and monitor groups of children daily.
Support new Piper Educators as needed.
Communicate and make learning visible to parents, students, and faculty.
Meet with families individually at least twice annually and as requested.
Act in a moral and ethical manner to reflect the purpose of Baylor University and the Piper Center.
Comply with University policies, NAEYC regulations, and Texas Minimum Standards.
Complete a minimum of 30 hours of professional development annually.
Work On-Site or Remotely as assigned by supervisor.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
Comply with University policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.