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Mentor, Education Outreach - Children's Learning Institute (Finance)



The Children's Learning Institute (CLI) at UTHealth Houston focuses on improving children's learning and health through research and practical application. CLI's work includes innovative educational programs, clinical practices, and partnerships, all rooted in their original mission to use cutting-edge research in child development and education to benefit children.

The role will largely entail supporting teachers and directors in child care centers as they pursue their Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Candidates with experience in the early childhood community who understand the value, importance, and content of the CDA program are preferred. Experience as a teacher (child care or public school), coach, mentor, director, or administrator is also ideal.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

  • 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
  • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
  • The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
  • Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
  • Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
  • Free financial and legal counseling
  • Free mental health counseling services
  • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
  • Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
  • Resources for child and elder care
  • Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Provides school level support to private childcare providers, Head Start agencies, and school districts to ensure achievement of the goals and values of the Children's Learning Institute. Trains and mentors classroom teachers and administrators in implementation of the Texas School Ready! Initiative.

Position Key Accountabilities:

  • Assists in designing and implementing professional development, mentoring, and technical assistance for classroom teachers.
  • Collaborates with teachers to complete and interpret ongoing child progress monitoring data.
  • Provides support to administrators through guidance with the Technical Assistance Plan for Texas School Ready! Certification including developing goals and improvement plans to ensure that quality services are provided to schools, teachers, and children.
  • Maintains effective and timely written and oral communications with all constituencies.
  • Reads, understands, interprets, and implements applicable policies, procedures, and project requirements.
  • Provides information and guidance about the Texas School Ready! Certification system.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Certification/Skills:

    Teaching certification with required endorsements for subject and level assigned by State of Texas preferred

    Minimum Education:

    Bachelor's degree in related field required. Master's degree preferred.

    Minimum Experience:

    Five years experience in teaching or related field

    Physical Requirements:

    Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

    Security Sensitive:

    This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215

    Veteran Information:

    Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 3215, 3F200, 3F211, 3F231, SEI20, 3230.

    For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs .

    Residency Requirement:

    Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas. Apply

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