Early Childhood Teachers Aide I

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

Job Title

Early Childhood Teachers Aide I Agency Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

College Of Education And Human Development

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Early Childhood Teacher’s Aide I, under supervision, is a paraprofessional who works closely with teachers to assist with a variety of non‑instructional child care tasks to meet operating needs of the Educare SA.

Required 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.
• 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.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience with children in a child care setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary of Employee Benefits

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Company Culture

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well‑being and prosperity of our communities.

Security Sensitive

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

About Texas A&M University System

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.