Teacher Assistant

Family Service; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in San Antonio is looking for a Teacher Assistant to support the Head Start Teacher in delivering the classroom curriculum. The ideal candidate must have at least a High School Diploma or GED with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Bilingual in English and Spanish is desirable. Responsibilities include ensuring positive communication with children, maintaining supervision, and building a caring environment in the classroom. This role is vital for aligning with the agency's holistic health standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification is necessary.
• Previous classroom experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Start Teacher in delivering the classroom curriculum.
• Ensure positive relationships with students through effective communication.
• Maintain supervision of children at all times.

Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish

Sensitivity to cultural differences

Ability to utilize various learning techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Teacher Assistant

The Teacher Assistant (including substitutes and floaters) assists the Head Start Teacher in delivering the classroom curriculum in accordance with Head Start regulations, licensing, and guidelines, and will use agency standards to ensure that services provided are in alignment with the Social Determinants of Health through a trauma informed care lens as defined by the agency. Ensures the classroom is one in which children are aware of expectations, provided with rules, maintain consistency; while building a positive relationship with students which focuses on positive communication, appropriate physical proximity, respect, positive discipline, and guidance. Maintain supervision of children at all times.

Qualifications

Education – Required: High School or better in Early Childhood Education.

Education – Preferred: Associates or better in Early Childhood Education.

Experience – Required:

• High School Diploma or GED plus a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required; working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with a major relative to early childhood education preferred.
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification. Required.

Experience – Preferred:

• Previous classroom experience and ability to utilize various learning techniques in the successful delivery of curricula.
• Understands cultural differences and is sensitive to the implications of culture for service delivery.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (read, write, and speak) desirable.

Licenses & Certifications

• CPR/First Aid
• Child Development Associate

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)