Early Learning Teacher I - Hagy Center for Young Children

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Full-Time Early Learning Teacher I for each of our early learning centers (Hagy Center for Young Children) who will adhere to the aforementioned mission statement. This position is responsible and accountable for providing a nurturing environment that supports national standards for the education of young children. Both the Hagy Center for Young Children and the Child Development Lab School are part of Texas Rising Star; a rating system for childcare and early learning programs that exceed Child Care Regulation minimum standards. We are searching for a qualified candidate who can help us stay in the rating of the Texas Rising Star and will instruct preschool children in learning basic skills, and build positive relationships between children, and with families and children. These responsibilities require teaching and instruction of learning activities and providing positive guidance with assigned children.

EDUCATION:

Required: High School Diploma or GED.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

Required:

• Must have a valid Class C Texas Driver’s License with a 3-year safe driving record.
• CPR and Pediatric First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain certification or recertify in the first thirty days of employment.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Preferred: Experience in a licensed childcare setting.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Clear Background History.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• In accordance with Texas state law and licensing rules of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, persons employed in this position will be subject to a Child Care Criminal History Check (TDPRS Form 2971), FBI Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis test.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build positive relationships with children and their families.
• Create lesson plans and provide positive guidance.
• Develop and teach curriculum aligned with department goals.
• Supervise playground activities.
• Provide a safe environment for performance of work and play.
• Promote and protect children’s health by keeping classroom sanitized and following proper health codes.
• Interact with all levels of departmental personnel, students, parents, community members, and management in a professional manner.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have proficient Communication Skills.
• Must have critical Thinking and Active Listening Skills.
• Must have Customer Service Mindset.
• Dependability and Integrity.
• Effective Organizational and Task Prioritization Skills.
• Maintain effective office organization and accurate record management.
• Ensure all records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies.

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Salary: Amarillo College - Salary Schedules (actx.edu), Pay grade 6 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed. Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Employee may be required to lift children.

Working Conditions: Occasional overtime hours may be required. Overtime hours must be approved by supervisor and/or cabinet member prior to work. Employee is required to maintain required certifications of the position and attend professional development trainings.

Work Environment: This position operates in a childcare environment, requiring regular sanitation. Employee will experience daily exposure to household cleaning supplies, frequent distracting noise levels and interruptions. Self-sufficiency is critical.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Amarillo College is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our customers.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non- appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Amarillo College offers a rich benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Benefit Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. We also offer a generous holiday schedule, Amarillo College - Amarillo College Schedule and Holidays (actx.edu)