Assistant Teacher – Andrews

Whosonthemove; Andrews (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Whosonthemove in Andrews, TX seeks a Transportation Aide to safely transport Head Start children to and from the center. You will assist with center activities and support observation, assessment, and development of individual plans for children. The role requires a valid CDL with P&S, a CDA or equivalent, and able to lift 25 pounds.

Overnight meetings and ongoing training are expected. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of vehicle-safety experience, basic computer skills, and the

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA or state certificate meeting CDA requirements, or be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or bachelor degree.
• Valid CDL with P&S endorsement.
• At least two years of experience in vehicle safety and motor vehicle laws.
• Able to attend overnight meetings.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to maintain/retrieve files and visually review.
• Able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must pass Central Registry Check.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• Must pass Staff Health Assessment for Caring for Children.
• Must have Tuberculosis Certification.
• Must communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Transports children to and from the center in a safe manner.
• Directs bus monitor to maintain order and supervise activities while in transit.
• Transport children to medical/dental appointments and during field trips.
• Assist with pre-planned center activities and supervise children during activities.
• Maintain center property and safety equipment.
• Maintain and service agency bus; coordinate repairs/inspections as needed.
• Participate in trainings and professional development.
• Assist Transportation Manager in analyzing bus routes for cost savings.
• Assist in daily lesson plans and center activities.

Skills

Vehicle safety knowledge

Communication with children/parents

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Education

CDA or state certificate meeting CDA requirements

Program for associate or bachelor degree in progress

CDA credential program to be completed within two years

Tools

CDL with P&S endorsement

Job description

Introduction

Under general supervision of the Transportation Manager and the Teacher, transports children enrolled in Head Start to and from the center in a safe manner. Assists with implementation of center activities as directed; assists in observation and assessment of children, and in developing individual activities based upon assessed needs; assists in the supervision of children during activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Transports children to and from center in a safe manner.
2. Directs bus monitor to maintain order and supervise activities of children while in transit.
3. Transport children to and from medical/dental appointments and during field trips, as directed.
4. Assists with pre‑planned center activities (classroom, outdoor, field trips, etc.) and in supervision of children while participating in activities.
5. Maintains all center property (equipment) to insure cleanliness and safety when used, including fire safety equipment.
6. Maintains agency bus including cleanliness (inside and outside); checking all equipment/accessories and maintaining vehicle in working condition; making request for needed repairs, servicing, inspections, etc. when needed.
7. Participates in all pre‑service and in‑service trainings, workshops, etc., and follows an individualized professional development plan.
8. Assists the Transportation Manager in analyzing bus routes for cost savings in vehicle expense.
9. Assists in the preparation and implementation of daily lesson plans.
10. Assists in the implementation, coordination and evaluation of approved center activities in classroom, outside, field trips, etc.

Qualifications

• Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or a state awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credit, or enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree, or enrolled in a child development associate (CDA) credential program to be completed within two years.
• Valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with a P & S (Passenger and School Bus) endorsement.
• At least two (2) years experience in principles and practices of vehicle safety and motor vehicle laws.
• Able to attend overnight meetings.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain and retrieve files and to visually review.
• Able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a Central Registry Check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Must be able to pass a Staff Health Assessment for Caring for Children.
• Must have a Tuberculosis Certification.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents.

Desirable Qualifications

• Resident of the area in which center is located.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood education and one‑year experience working with low‑income preschool age children in a child development center.