Child Development Lab Teacher

Job overview

The Child Development Lab Teacher role is onsite in Denton, TX, with a Monday–Friday schedule, generally 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; hours may vary to 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The stated salary is $33,312. The role is part of the UNT Center for Young Children in the College of Education, which provides research-based early childhood education and supports teacher preparation and research. The teacher develops and implements curriculum and caregiving practices, assesses children's learning, and works with families, staff, and faculty. The role contributes to children's academic, social, emotional, and linguistic development and supports the Center's educational and research mission.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement teaching and caregiving practices aligned with the Center's philosophy
• plan classroom environments and learning activities
• assess student learning and use results to design instruction
• collaborate on play-based, emergent, and inquiry-based curriculum and program guidelines
• supervise teacher aides and volunteers
• communicate with parents and colleagues
• and participate in approved research studies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

child development

early childhood education

lead teacher

preschool curriculum

classroom instruction

child assessment

family communication

denton tx

university of north texas

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

$33,312 salary

bilingual education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting directs applicants to the University of North Texas benefits information but does not specify individual benefits.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, play therapy, child psychology, or a related major, plus one year of early childhood program teaching experience.

About the employer

University of North Texas System is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.