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Job Identification: 19983 Posting Date: 05/11/2026, 05:40 PM Job Schedule: Full time Locations: 315 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX, 76701, US Degree Level:
Job Description: A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.
Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's 'Great Colleges to Work For'. Great Colleges to Work For is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.
What We Are Looking For
The Early Childhood Educator works onsite at The Piper Center for Family Studies and Child Development and will be assigned as a teacher in a classroom of infants, toddlers, or preschoolers.
Early Childhood Educators serve within Human Sciences and Design in Robbins College and report to The Piper Center Director. These positions serve The Piper Center mission by providing high-quality educational programming in a child-directed, inquiry-based, play-centered learning environment as well as engaging in a collaborative and respectful work environment where collective understanding of child development, family education, and other related subjects is valued.
This position will work closely with other Piper staff, children and their families, student workers, practicum students, Baylor faculty, and outside therapists (OT, PT, SLP, ABA). This position may mentor laboratory students and support researchers. The position may collaborate with other early care and education professionals in the Waco community and beyond.
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 1 year of relevant work experience are required. A Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant work experience is preferred.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Experience working with a diverse group of people, including children with special needs and their families
Experience with implementing positive guidance techniques in the early years' classroom
Ability to successfully partner with co-teacher to provide project-based, emergent curriculum
Ability to compose effective correspondence both written and verbally
Flexibility and desire to support the Mission of The Piper Center and Baylor University
*The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check and TB test prior to start date. First Aid and CPR are required but can be completed after offer of employment if not already certified.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
The position is responsible for creating, writing, adapting, and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula for multiple levels of learning within the classroom and for conducting developmental screenings and portfolio assessments of children. Job duties include but are not limited to the following:
Provide quality teaching in an assigned classroom, which may include children from 8 weeks to 5 years of age
Provide a model of appropriate teaching and caregiving practices to support the academic experiences of Baylor students
This role works in a classroom setting and will require standing for extended periods and safely lifting and assisting children of varying ages as needed
Collaborate in the planning and implementation of classroom activities, with emphasis on inquiry-based, play-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum
Conduct developmental screenings and assessments as needed for children
Observe and monitor groups of children daily
Communicate and make learning visible to parents, students, and faculty
Meet with families individually at least twice annually and as requested
Act in a moral and ethical manner to reflect the purpose of Baylor University and the Piper Center
Comply with University policies, NAEYC regulations, and Texas Minimum Standards
Complete a minimum of 30 hours of professional development annually
Work On-Site or Remotely as assigned by supervisor
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
About Us: Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, consistently listed with highest honors among The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For.” The University is recruiting new faculty with a deep commitment to excellence in teaching, research and scholarship. Baylor seeks faculty who share in our aspiration to become a tier one research institution while strengthening our distinctive Christian mission as described in our strategic vision, Pro Futuris, and academic strategic plan, Illuminate.