Early Childhood Teachers Aide II

Texas A&M University System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-San Antonio invites applications for the Early Childhood Teacher II. This staff role supports the educational, emotional, and physical needs of children under care, under the supervision of the head teacher.

You will assist with daily program implementation, classroom setup, materials prep, and supervision, participating in professional development and family communication. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, prefer some college coursework in education, and CDA

Qualifications

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

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 assist non-ambulatory students.
• Maintains open communication with parents.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Skills

Multitasking

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma

Two years of education from an accredited college or university

CDA certification

Job description

Early Childhood Teachers Aide II

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 II, under direction, supervises an assigned group of children. Provides support for educational, emotional, and physical needs of children under care or supervision.

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 assist 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.
• Two (2) years of education from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrate ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment or at least twelve (12) hours of college credit in Education or Childhood Development from an accredited college or university.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses

• Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

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 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

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.

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.