Early Childhood Aide I - Classroom Support

Texas A; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher’s Aide I to assist with implementing daily programs under teacher direction. You will help plan learning environments, set up centers, and prepare materials, while supervising classrooms in the teacher's absence.

Role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to support a holistic approach to the child’s emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs in Educare SA.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the assigned teacher.
• Assists with planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Supervises the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.
• Helps with general housekeeping and kitchen task.
• Maintains professional attitudes and loyalty to the school.
• Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
• Participates in professional workshops that work for the improvement of early childhood education.
• Maintains confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.
• Supervises outside playground activities.
• Follow directions given by head teacher or immediate supervisor.
• Actively engages early childhood students in the learning process through powerful interactions, participating as partners in play, and supporting and extending learning by interacting at eye-level.
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline, supervision of students, and uses guidance strategies appropriate for young children.
• Works with Educare SA staff and parents to address the needs of the whole child, including emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs.

Skills

Clear communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Texas A&M University-San Antonio is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher’s Aide I to assist with implementing daily programs under teacher direction. You will help plan learning environments, set up centers, and prepare materials, while supervising classrooms in the teacher's absence.

Role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to support a holistic approach to the child’s emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs in Educare SA.