Part Time Child Development Assistant Teacher

Respite Care of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contribution up to 3% match

50% onsite childcare discount

Additional discounts based on income

Job summary

Respite Care of San Antonio is seeking a Child Development Assistant Teacher to help the Lead Teacher deliver a supportive, fun, and interactive learning environment for children with developmental needs. You will support daily care routines, participate in curriculum implementation, and help maintain a safe, welcoming classroom.

The role emphasizes teamwork with the Lead Teacher and Site Supervisor, positive guidance, and documenting progress, while ensuring all safety and health guidelines are

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years direct care experience and/or childcare experience.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Ability to complete paid new hire orientation training.
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement plans designed by the teacher. Assist with lesson planning and facilitating the daily schedule.
• Assist with arranging space, equipment, and materials in the classroom and outdoors.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, orderly child-centered environment.
• Assist with maintaining up-to-date and accurate administrative paperwork, including meal counts, incident/illness reports, etc.
• Assume responsibility of the teacher in her absence.
• Assume responsibility for projects as delegated by the teacher/director.
• Report all incidents/emergencies to the teacher/director.
• Administer general care/ - toileting, feeding, changing diapers, etc.
• Actively engage with the children and encourage them in all domains of development.
• Work on developmentally appropriate skills as they apply to each unique child (i.e., alphabet, numbers, colors, sounds, sitting up, tracking objects, community skills, daily living skills and educational skills, etc.)
• Facilitate the modification of activities for children with disabilities to ensure full participation (seek guidance when needed).
• Formally observe children’s activities and progress; document and share information regarding children’s experiences with Lead Teacher.
• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques and use positive reinforcement to encourage and foster appropriate behaviors in children. Coregulate children’s behavior through positive discipline/guidance techniques in a trauma-informed manner.
• Use descriptive language to guide children (i.e., ‘put your feet on the floor’, ‘put your bottom on the chair/on the mat’, ‘our hands belong to ourselves’ instead of ‘get down’, ‘sit’, ‘stop hitting’ respectively or other ‘no’, and ‘stop’ language).
• Engage and effectively communicate with persons from diverse cultures and communities, as well as from different groups, including children, parents/guardians, agency colleagues, donors, support staff members, supervisors, administrators, and persons from the legal and judicial system.
• Supervise children at all times. Ensure that the care and supervision of children are of the utmost concern, with attention to health and safety. Following active supervision guidelines to include scan/count, listening, and anticipating children’s behaviors.
• Respect each child and their family’s culture.
• Show affection, respect, and interest in each child and treat them with dignity and respect at all times, in all circumstances.
• Demonstrate professionalism, engagement, and kindness to all children and families regardless of race, religion, nationality, abilities, familial status, or make up, etc.
• Develop and maintain a supportive rapport with parents/guardians.
• Maintain a professional working atmosphere and confidentiality of information in relation to staff, families, and coworkers. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Lead Teacher, Site Supervisor and/or Director.

Skills

Direct care experience

Age 18+

Background checks

Orientation training

Developmental disabilities experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Child Development Assistant Teacher is responsible for ensuring the daily care of each child and helping the Lead Teacher maintain a fun and interactive learning environment within developmental childcare. This individual will assist the Lead Teacher in implementing the provided curriculum. The Child Development Assistant Teacher works with the Lead Teacher to ensure learning is fun and interactive, positive guidance is established and enforced, and the children’s basic needs are met. This person will assist the organization in achieving our mission of enhancing the stability and nurturing opportunities of families caring for children with special needs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement plans designed by the teacher. Assist with lesson planning and facilitating the daily schedule.
• Assist with arranging space, equipment, and materials in the classroom and outdoors.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, orderly child-centered environment.
• Assist with maintaining up-to-date and accurate administrative paperwork, including meal counts, incident/illness reports, etc.
• Assume responsibility of the teacher in her absence.
• Assume responsibility for projects as delegated by the teacher/director.
• Report all incidents/emergencies to the teacher/director.
• Administer general care/ - toileting, feeding, changing diapers, etc.
• Actively engage with the children and encourage them in all domains of development.
• Work on developmentally appropriate skills as they apply to each unique child (i.e., alphabet, numbers, colors, sounds, sitting up, tracking objects, community skills, daily living skills and educational skills, etc.)
• Facilitate the modification of activities for children with disabilities to ensure full participation (seek guidance when needed).
• Formally observe children’s activities and progress; document and share information regarding children’s experiences with Lead Teacher.
• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques and use positive reinforcement to encourage and foster appropriate behaviors in children. Coregulate children’s behavior through positive discipline/guidance techniques in a trauma-informed manner.
• Use descriptive language to guide children (i.e., ‘put your feet on the floor’, ‘put your bottom on the chair/on the mat’, ‘our hands belong to ourselves’ instead of ‘get down’, ‘sit’, ‘stop hitting’ respectively or other ‘no’, and ‘stop’ language).
• Engage and effectively communicate with persons from diverse cultures and communities, as well as from different groups, including children, parents/guardians, agency colleagues, donors, support staff members, supervisors, administrators, and persons from the legal and judicial system.
• Supervise children at all times. Ensure that the care and supervision of children are of the utmost concern, with attention to health and safety. Following active supervision guidelines to include scan/count, listening, and anticipating children’s behaviors.
• Respect each child and their family’s culture.
• Show affection, respect, and interest in each child and treat them with dignity and respect at all times, in all circumstances.
• Demonstrate professionalism, engagement, and kindness to all children and families regardless of race, religion, nationality, abilities, familial status, or make up, etc.
• Develop and maintain a supportive rapport with parents/guardians.
• Maintain a professional working atmosphere and confidentiality of information in relation to staff, families, and coworkers. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Lead Teacher, Site Supervisor and/or Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years direct care experience and/or childcare experience
• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass all background checks
• Ability to complete paid new hire orientation training
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred

Starting salary: $15.00/hour with consideration for education and experience

Benefits Offered:

• Retirement Contribution of up to 3% match on gross annual salary
• 50% Discount for Onsite Childcare
• Additional discounts possible for Onsite Childcare based on household income