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Job Description
Between $15.14 and
$24.23
Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Lubbock County $9.18 - $12.38 Per hour Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH
Occupation:
Childcare Workers
Location:
Lubbock, TX - 79409
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
06/26/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
06/29/2026
Expires:
07/26/2026
Job #: 17033097
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
Associate's Degree Experience
24 Month(s) Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Public Transit
Available Help for . 45148BR Position Description Develop and lead classes for infants and toddlers in accordance with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. About the University Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.
Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas hard work, grit and authenticity the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family. Major/Essential Functions Demonstrate the mental, emotional, and physical ability to work with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years and families from various ethnic and socio-economic groups.
Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with children with disabilities.
Provide for the safety and supervision of children according to DFPS (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services), NAEYC accreditation standards (National Association for the Education for Young Children), and Early Head Start Performance Standards. Familiarity with and willingness to abide by the Texas Family Code 261.001 as it pertains to the abuse and neglect of young children.
Create developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for children and implement positive guidance strategies.
Provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions.
Plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children's progress across the standards described in the
Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework:
Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners. Submit and implement weekly lesson plans, including information based on observations of children (interests and milestones) and IFSPs.
Collaborate with outside agencies such as ECI (Early Childhood Intervention) and CPS (Children's Protective Services) to implement plans for children and families.
Observe and record anecdotes of children daily to determine needs and interests as a basis of planning. Record formal assessments based on school readiness goals.
Maintain child files including weekly electronic data entries in ChildPlus and COR.
Maintain daily documentation, including but not limited to daily health checks, daily note, classroom health & safety check list, weekly classroom checklists, signing children out daily, CACFP feeding . (Infant only - daily meal production records.)
Maintain daily informal interactions with families as well as conduct formal interactions as needed. Conduct a minimum of two parent conferences and two home visits per year per Head Start Standards.
Build relationships with families to conduct family assessments and set goals for children and families.
Maintain professional ethics and positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, students, and families.
Participate in professional development by attending conferences and professional meetings and by reading professional literature. pertinent information with peers.
Help plan, attend, and participate in regular team planning meetings, center staff meetings, and special events.
Serve as a role model for college lab students each semester, including mentoring them in the classroom on COR (Child Observation Record) and a play environment.
Read, evaluate, and provide feedback on college students assignments.
Provide leadership and mentor Assistant Teacher and Classroom Assistant in all listed job responsibilities. Required Qualifications Associates degree. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Human Development with a specialization or course focus on child development, or related field.
2 years of classroom experience working with infants and toddlers
Experience in an Early Head Start program
Experience working in an NAEYC-accredited program
Knowledge of and experience with Texas Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Required Attachments Cover Letter, Resume / CV Job Type Full Time Pay Basis Hourly Job Family Community Engagement Job Sub Family Early Childhood Education Hourly Pay Range $15.14 - $19.71 - $24.23 Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. Travel Required Up to 25% Shift Day Schedule Details 715-415 Monday-Friday; special events after 5:30 Grant Funded? Yes EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. If you're interested, apply here: Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher | Texas Tech University