Part-Time Teacher's Aide

San Jacinto College; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX seeks a Part-Time Teacher's Aide to support early childhood education. You will assist in developing curriculum, observe and document development, and maintain communication with parents and staff. Collaboration with the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Department is essential.

Two weeks after hire, you must obtain Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification. Preferred qualifications include an AA/AS in Early Childhood or CDA, with experience in an

Qualifications

• Requires Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification or eligibility for certification within two weeks of hire.
• Experience in early childhood settings preferred.
• Ability to maintain documentation and communicate with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing educational curriculum and activities aligned to developmental levels.
• Observe and document children's development; create individualized lesson plans as needed.
• Communicate with parents, students and colleagues in verbal and written form.
• Collaborate with the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Department.
• Attend trainings to stay current in child development theories and practices.
• Support a safe classroom environment and assist in duties as Lead/Assistant Teacher as needed.

Skills

Curriculum development

Observation & assessment

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

AAS/AA in Early Childhood

CDA or 12 hours in early childhood courses

Job description

Part-Time Teacher's Aide

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing educational curriculum and providing stimulating and developmentally appropriate activities which support the developmental level of each child.
• Observe, maintain documentation through antidotal records, assess children's development, and assist in creating individualized lesson plans to meet those needs.
• Employ verbal and written communication to convey essential information to parents, students and colleagues.
• Work in collaboration with the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Department.
• Remain current in child development theories and practices by attending workshops, training and college classes.
• Attend community functions building a partnership with children and families.
• Maintain a safe environment by daily inspections of classrooms and playground.
• Inventory and identify necessary material and supplies for classrooms.
• Assume the duties of Lead and/or Assistant Teacher as needed.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the center manager.

Work Environment:

• Potential exposure to bodily fluids (urine, feces, blood, emesis, mucus, saliva)
• Harmful chemicals, such as bleach and household cleaners.

Physical Activity:

• Lifting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Walking, standing, sitting, and/or bending.
• Ability to lift children.
• Move, rearrange furniture and area rugs.
• Move outdoor play equipment (trikes, tarps, etc.)

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• Pediatric CPR and First Aid

* Upon hiring, you have up to two weeks in order to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Preferred:

• AAS or AA in Early Childhood or related field.
• Minimum of three years experience in an early childhood setting
• CDA or a minimum of 12 hours in a college's Early Child Development Courses

Salary Grade:

CHILD

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule