About the role#
This position is for a student teacher at the Talitha Koum Institute. You will work directly with children ranging from infants to 5 years old. This role is open to students with majors including Psychology, Nursing, Public Health, Kinesiology, Sociology, Human Resources, Criminal Justice, and Graphic Design.
What you'll do#
- Provide care and supervision for children in the program.
- Manage and support children who exhibit challenging behaviors.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in your care.
- Engage children in age-appropriate activities.
- Assist with external community service partners as needed.
What you'll need#
- You must be a Federal Work Study (FWS) student to qualify.
- Ability to provide care for children from infancy through age 5.
- Experience working with children who have challenging behaviors.
- Strong communication skills to interact with staff and children.
- Availability to work Monday through Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Waco, Texas.
- Work is on-site at the Talitha Koum Institute.
- The term for this role is Fall 2026.
- This is a paid, part-time position.
About Baylor University
Baylor University is a private Christian research institution located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, the university serves a student body of more than 20,000. It maintains a faculty focused on research, teaching, and scholarship. The organization employs 8,475 people.
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