Pre-K Aide: Engaging Classroom & Safe Bus Support

City of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio’s Pre-K 4 SA program seeks a dedicated Teacher's Aide to support classroom activities and student growth for four-year-olds at Education Centers.

Under supervision, the aide prepares materials, assists with bus loading/unloading, and helps maintain a safe, engaging learning environment while collaborating with the teacher and bus staff.

Strong communication with parents and adherence to safety procedures are essential for daily success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) or ability to obtain within six months of employment; OR Twelve hours of college credit in Education or Childhood Development from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and organized learning environment.
• Actively interacts with children, engaging in powerful interactions, participating as partners in play, supporting and extending learning.
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline, supervision of students, and uses guidance strategies appropriate for young children.
• Plans, develops and maintains safe, engaging outdoor learning environments.
• Monitors and assists in maintaining order at transportation sites, in the classroom, motor skills room, playground, cafeteria, hallways, and other areas.
• Maintains open communication with parents. Builds relationships with students to create a positive, safe, and welcoming school culture.
• Assists with loading and unloading students on the bus into the custody of authorized individuals and works with assigned bus driver to ensure student safety and discipline and supervises students.
• Assists with fastening appropriate child safety restraint system.
• Supervises students as they cross the street with an authorized individual or accompanies the students as they cross the street without an authorized individual.
• Monitors and maintains student discipline and reports violations to appropriate personnel.
• Walks and checks the inside of the bus, both in and under each seat, at the end of each bus route.
• Documents and reports all incidents, illnesses or injuries that occur during bus ride to driver and appropriate supervisor.
• Operates equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

CDA or 12 college hours in Education/Childhood Development

Job description

City of San Antonio’s Pre-K 4 SA program seeks a dedicated Teacher's Aide to support classroom activities and student growth for four-year-olds at Education Centers.

Under supervision, the aide prepares materials, assists with bus loading/unloading, and helps maintain a safe, engaging learning environment while collaborating with the teacher and bus staff.

Strong communication with parents and adherence to safety procedures are essential for daily success.