Part-Time Teacher Aide II Child Development

Central Texas College; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Texas College Child Development Lab School is seeking an assistant teacher to support the lead teacher in maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment for young children. You will set up centers, conduct group activities, and substitute when needed, while following Texas Minimum Standards for Licensed Childcare Centers.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and related childcare experience or lab work, plus CPR/First Aid certification and background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and one semester of lab experience in a lab school, or 6 months experience with children (0-5) in licensed childcare.
• Lab experience transcripts must be uploaded if applicable.
• 6 hours of Child Development/Early Childhood coursework from accredited institution is desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classroom and playground to maintain a safe, healthy environment for children.
• Promote physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of each child.
• Treat children with dignity and respect and follow teacher’s routines and guidance techniques.
• Carry out teacher’s curriculum across music, art, literacy, math, science and social studies.
• Prepare learning environment, materials and centers, and interact during activities.
• Recognize each child’s interests and abilities and encourage appropriate activities.
• Refer parents to lead teachers with questions about children’s needs or behaviors.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional standards with families and staff.
• Notify Center Director ofAbsences or unavailability as early as possible.
• Obtain CPR and First Aid Certification and be able to obtain clear background checks.

Skills

Safety first

Child development knowledge

Developmentally appropriate activities

Professional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Lab experience in a lab school

Early Childhood coursework (6 hours)

Job description

Assist classroom teacher in preparing and maintaining a safe learning environment, setting up centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies. Conduct group time, small groups, center time and outside activities. Substitute for absent teachers and provide extra help in classrooms as needed. Know and follow all Texas Minimum Standards for Licensed Childcare Centers as well as policies and procedures of CTC Child Development Lab School.

High School Diploma or GED required AND one semester of lab experience in a lab school OR 6 months working with children (0-5 years) in a licensed child care facility required.

If you have lab experience, your transcripts must be uploaded to show the courses completed

6 hours of Child Development/Early Childhood courses from a nationally, regionally or identified at the state level accredited institution of higher education desired

• Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children.
• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Ability to understand and provide developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ability to work with administrators, co-workers, students, parents and children.
• Know and carry out requirements of the Texas Minimum Standards for Licensed Childcare and NAEYC Standards.
• Must be in good physical and emotional health to work with small children.
• Know and follow all requirements from CTC Employee Handbook relating to care of the children.

• Supervise all aspects of classroom and playground to maintain as safe and healthy an environment as the teacher.
• Promote healthy physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of each child.
• Treat children with dignity and respect.
• Consistently follow the classroom teacher’s schedule, routines, rules and guidance techniques.
• Carry out teacher’s curriculum in all areas; music, art, literacy, math, science and social studies.
• Help prepare learning environment, materials and supplies and set up interest centers.
• Interact during all activities.
• Become aware of each child’s interest, abilities, and developmental level and encourage appropriate activities.
• Refer parents to lead teachers for questions or concerns dealing with children’s needs, behaviors and special instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality and high standards of professional attitudes, ethics, loyalty, and confidentiality in regard to children, parents, and staff.
• Notify Center Director as early as possible for necessary absences or unavailability.

Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification. Must be able to obtain a clear Criminal History and Background Check and clear FBI /Fingerprinting Check