Teacher Assistant Part-Time

Laredo College; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time teacher assistant to support the planning and execution of enriching early childhood experiences. This role involves fostering children's development through engaging activities while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Candidates should possess a background in child development and be able to communicate effectively with diverse families. Join a collaborative team committed to enhancing the lives of young learners and making a meaningful impact in their educational journey. If you are passionate about early childhood education and eager to contribute, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled LC student.
• Experience with young children in a licensed child care facility is required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing developmentally appropriate programs.
• Supervise children to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Maintain communication with families in English and Spanish.

Skills

Communication Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Supervision Skills

Ability to Work with Diverse Cultures

Emotional Control

Education

One-year Certificate in Child Development

Child Development courses or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The part-time teacher assistant is responsible for assisting the teacher in the planning and execution of a developmentally appropriate program including the immediate coordination and overall operation of his/her classroom. This includes the planning and provision of a high-quality early childhood experience for pre-school children that meets all local, state, national, and federal laws and regulations for child care centers. The part-time teacher assistant must have the ability to work and communicate with children and families of diverse cultures and languages. In addition, the National Association for the Education of Young Children guidelines, Texas Health and Human Services Commission Minimum Standards, and Laredo College Child Development Program goals must be adhered to.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in promoting and supervising developmentally appropriate activities that foster social emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development through play, and through structured activities, individually and in groups, according to the children’s developmental needs and interests.
2. Assist in supervising children to ensure a healthy and safe environment for children at all times.
3. Assist in assessing and monitoring on-going children's individual needs and strengths and utilize them for planning classroom instruction.
4. Assist in creating and maintaining a classroom environment that meets all State and Federal requirements and meets the developmental needs of children.
5. Assist in maintaining adequate teaching materials and facilitating children's active exploration of materials, activities, and environment.
6. Model best practices in assigned classrooms and use teaching strategies based on children's individual needs and LC Child Development program goals.
7. Use positive approaches to guide children's behavior towards active involvement in learning and the development of self-discipline.
8. Assist in providing and maintaining a neat organized classroom.
9. Be responsible for equipment, materials, and supplies in the assigned classroom.
10. Assist in monitoring, assisting, and coordinating LC students and volunteers in daily classroom activities for the provision of quality services.
11. Maintain written and verbal communication with families in English and Spanish and assist in meeting the families’ needs.
12. Assist in promoting family engagement.
13. Assist in developing and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans for the children.
14. Assist in collecting and maintaining all classroom-related documentation required by LC.
15. Assist in overseeing the sign-in and sign-out of all classroom children.
16. Assist in administering required assessments.
17. Maintain daily attendance.
18. Assist in coordinating the planning of daily activities and field trips.
19. Attend staff development activities as directed for personal professional development and growth as a teacher assistant.
20. Attend staff meetings, trainings, open houses, and other program activities as assigned by the Center Director.
21. Assist in the implementation of the Child Adult Care Food Program in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
22. Maintain FERPA standards as applied to public institutions of higher learning.
23. Perform other duties assigned by the Assistant Director, Director, and Department Chair.

NOTICE: Required Documents

To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your unofficial college transcript. If recommended for this position, an official transcript(s) will be required. If a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

Required:

• Currently enrolled LC student.
• A minimum One-year Certificate in Child Development or be currently enrolled in Child Development courses or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 9 to 12 months working with young children 18 months to 5 years old in a licensed child care facility or at least 1 Child Development Internship.
• Must agree to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification, Food Handlers Certificate and participate in at least thirty (30) clock hours of child development training on an annual basis.
• Any applicants seeking employment in child care operations need to complete and upload the Texas Health and Human Services Form 2912: Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of all local, state, and federal laws and regulations for child care centers and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to provide individual and/or group direction, positive guidance, and supervision of children in the performance of developmental activities.
• Maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.
• Physically and mentally able to provide a supportive, safe, and caring environment for children.
• Cooperative attitude and effective communication with children, families, students, campus visitors, and college staff.
• All THHSC Licensing requirements must be maintained at all times.
• Experience in the use of computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Supervision Exercised

LC Lab Students and Volunteers

Supervision Received

Teacher, Assistant Director, Director, and Department Chair

Physical Requirements

Walking, standing, moderate lifting (no more than 75 lbs.), carrying, and bending. Occasionally the employee may need to stand and/or walk for a prolonged period of time. Must be able to perform physical tasks that are necessary for the needs and safety of the children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment, inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Safety

Required to work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Special Conditions

Must complete a criminal background check, FBI Fingerprints check, be cleared of any history of substantiated child abuse or neglect, obtain a TB test showing absence of Tuberculosis, notarized Licensing Affidavit, annual Influenza Vaccine, and Physical Exam. Immediate supervisor may assign other duties. May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed. May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.

EEO Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.

Foreign Degrees

Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved state education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided links to assist you in complying with this requirement.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.