Posting Number: S05384P
Department: Callier Ctr Communication
Salary Range: $41,700 - $45,200
Pay Basis: Monthly
Position Status: Regular full-time
Location: Dallas
Job Description:
Looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with children? Join our Callier Center Team!
The Callier Center provides a nurturing, learning environment for infants through kindergarten Age. We focus on developing every child’s specific needs, including communication and language skills, physical abilities, emotional and social growth and cognitive development. Our Program fosters an environment in which children have the opportunity to communicate, play and develop friendships with other children whose interests, abilities, levels of hearing and methods of communication may be different than their own.
Create, implement and facilitate a comprehensive program for infant and toddler children (0-3) including developmentally appropriate curriculum that is relationship based, child driven and provides on-going developmental assessment within a team of primary caregivers. Provide safe, engaging and exploratory learning environment. Maintain on-going dialogue and collaboration with families to support children’s optimum development. Provide leadership and mentoring support for teaching team, part-time staff, substitutes and volunteers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early/Childhood / Child Development; Three years full time equivalent experience with preschool populations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation criteria, knowledge of HighScope curriculum; experience with infant and/or toddler age children, experience as a lead teacher; effective interpersonal skills.
Important Message:
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator ([email protected]) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]) .