Job Details

Department Intern

Position Number: 7101863
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Child Care Services

Department Intern
Lubbock
44554BR
Early Head Start

Position Description
Performs work to assist in the organization and implementation of projects and programs. Responsibilities include activities which require knowledge of departmental procedures. Employee performance is based upon a review of completed work and overall results obtained.

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.

About the Department and/or College

Major/Essential Functions

Demonstrate the mental, emotional, and physical ability to work with pregnant mothers and infants birth- 3 years and families from various ethnic and socio-economic groups. Knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with children with disabilities
Provide for the safety and supervision of chilren according to DHHS (Texas Department of Health and Human Services).
Familiarity with and willingness to abide by the Texas Family Code 261.101 as it pertains to the abuse and neglect of young children
Learn how to create developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for children and implement positive guidance strategies.
Assist Teachers with weekly lesson plans including information based on observations of children (interests and milestones) and IFSPs.
Understand the importance of collaboration with outside agencies such as ECI (Early Childhood Intervention) and CPS (Children's Protective Services) to implement plans for children and families.
Comprehend how to observe and record behavior of children to determine needs and interests as a basis of planning with fidelity. Record formal assessments based on school readiness goals.
Assist Teachers with maintenance of child files including weekly electronic data entries in ChildPlus and COR.
Maintain daily informal interactions with families as well as assist Lead Teacher with conducting formal interactions as needed. Assist with conducting a minimum of two parent conferences and two home visits per year per Head Start Standards.
Build relationships with families in order to assist with family assessments and goal setting 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.
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.
Provide leadership and mentor Classroom Assistant in all listed job responsibilities

Required Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent. No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in group care with infants and toddlers.

Pay Range
$13.00 - $16.92 - $20.82

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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.