Assistant Professor of Practice: Master Teacher at the UT Lab School

Assistant Professor of Practice: Master Teacher at the UT Lab School

College/School/Unit: College of Natural Sciences
Department: School of Human Ecology - Human Development and Family Sciences
Posted: May 15, 2021
Apply By: Nov 29, 2021

Description

Seeking Master Teachers for preschool classrooms at the Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory (Lab School) at the University of Texas at Austin. One position is full-time (Toddlers AM/Preschoolers PM). The other position is part-time (Preschoolers AM), but there is an opportunity for it to be full-time for applicants with a PhD and a record of successful teaching in higher education.

The Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory is sponsored by the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) in the School of Human Ecology. The Lab School is an educational, research, and service facility for university students, faculty, and the community at large. It provides a setting in which university students may observe, participate, and study children under the supervision of trained Master Teachers. It also serves as a facility for research in HDFS and related fields. It's a model program of high quality, early education for children ages 18 months through 6 years that fosters development across domains. It's licensed through Texas DHHS and NAEYC accredited. The program helps parents, families, students, researchers, and the public gain a greater understanding of how children develop and learn.

Responsibilities: Master Teacher is responsible for creating developmentally appropriate learning environments, creating and implementing a play-based, emergent curriculum, conducting on-going, authentic assessments (portfolio-based) of development, and communicating regularly with families about their children. Master Teacher is also responsible for modeling best practices in child development, early childhood education, and positive guidance for observers and instructing, supervising, and assessing graduate and undergraduate students placed in the classroom.

Qualifications

A minimum of a Master's Degree in Child Development, ECE, or a closely related field. Early childhood/elementary teacher certification is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in early childhood education and child development. At least five years experience teaching young children. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills. Thorough understanding of Texas DHHS licensing and NAEYC accreditation standards. Ability to supervise and evaluate lab experiences of graduate and undergraduate students. Evidence of competence in teaching and supervising adult learners. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in education through their teaching.

Application Instructions

Please upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae or resume, and three confidential letters of recommendation (from supervisors) that address the candidate's effectiveness as a Master Teacher.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/16693

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