Early Childhood Aide I: Classroom Support Specialist

Texas A&M University - San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University - San Antonio is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher’s Aide I to assist lead teachers, prepare the classroom, supervise students, and support non-instructional child care tasks for Educare SA in San Antonio, TX.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with young children, with strong communication and teamwork skills to engage with staff and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with possible experience.
• Experience with children in a child care setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to multitask in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with 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 tasks.
• Assists the teacher in any other appropriate ways.
• Maintains professional attitudes and loyalty to the school.
• Treats all children with dignity and respect.
• 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.
• Helps with the operations of audio/visual aids (projectors, etc.).
• 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.
• May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, and assistant non-ambulatory students.
• Maintains open communication with parents.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Skills

Clear communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with children in child care

Job description

Texas A&M University - San Antonio is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher’s Aide I to assist lead teachers, prepare the classroom, supervise students, and support non-instructional child care tasks for Educare SA in San Antonio, TX.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with young children, with strong communication and teamwork skills to engage with staff and families.