About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The UNT Center for Young Children is an early childhood education program within the College of Education at the University of North Texas dedicated to providing high-quality, research-based care and education for young children. Grounded in a commitment to honoring children as complex intellectual, social, and cultural beings, the Center fosters a learning environment that nurtures multicultural and multilingual practices while encouraging creativity, curiosity, and imagination.
The Center serves as a model for early childhood bilingual education, with a particular emphasis on sustaining and developing children’s emergent Spanish language practices as a pathway to bilingualism and biliteracy. Through developmentally responsive and culturally sustaining practices, the program supports children’s academic, social, emotional, and linguistic growth.
In addition to serving young children and families, the Center contributes to the professional preparation and ongoing development of teachers, counselors, and school leaders through partnerships with undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Education. The Center also engages in innovative research that expands traditional understandings of child development and early childhood education, seeking to better understand the complexities of children’s experiences, learning, and identities in educational settings.

Position Overview

The Child Development Laboratory Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Child Development Lab Teacher to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: To facilitate and supervise the successful functioning of preschool program for 3, 4 and 5 year old children within established guidelines set by the Child Development Laboratory Director using best practices established by the early childhood education profession. Support and serve students in the College of Educations early childhood development courses.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Play Therapy, Child Psychology or other major related to preschool age children and one year of early childhood program teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to write lesson plans and organize a preschool classroom. Ability to work with children, parents and other stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Five years teaching experience in a preschool classroom (ages 3-5) and a master's degree in early childhood education.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Develop and implement caregiving and teaching practices that are aligned with CYCs philosophy. 
• Plan for an assetsbased classroom environment and use appropriate instructional learning methods, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of childrens learning styles, interests, development, and experiences. 
• Conduct assessment of student learning and use results to design instructional activities. 
• Work cooperatively with CYC staff and faculty at the COE to develop play based, emergent, and inquiry based curriculum. 
• Work with other members of staff to develop CYC program guidelines. 
• Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s 
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, director, supervisors and teachers. 
• Facilitate and participate in IRBapproved research studies with faculty and graduate students from the College of Education. 
• Support the mission of the CYC through curriculum, pedagogy, and daily operational practices. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

(M - F) 8 AM - 5 PM

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.