Teacher's Aide

Cityteam; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in San Jose, CA, is seeking a dependable Teacher Aide dedicated to supporting children in a nurturing classroom environment. The role involves assisting teaching staff, supervising children, and maintaining a safe space while modeling positive, Christ-centered behavior. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma with Early Childhood Education units and have hands-on experience in childcare. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children while working within a Christian community.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean CA Driver's License.
• Experience working with children in a childcare setting.
• Proven ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Associate Teacher in maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support classroom activities and help prepare materials.
• Always supervise children under the direction of teaching staff.

Skills

Dependability

Patience

Caring

Good interpersonal skills

Bilingual language skills (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Cambodian)

Education

High School Diploma with 6 semester units in Early Childhood Education

At least two years of experience in a childcare program

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CityTeam is a Christian non‑profit dedicated to supporting communities by meeting immediate needs and enabling lasting solutions for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. Being part of CityTeam is not just a career but a calling. Whether we’re working on the frontlines in Programs or working behind the scenes in Support Services, we feel privileged to use our education, experience, and gifts to love people and bring glory to God.

The Teacher Aide supports the daily operations of the program by assisting teaching staff with classroom supervision, routines and general care of the children. Under the direction of the Childcare Director and the Associate Teacher, the Teacher Aide helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.

This role focuses on providing hands‑on support during classroom activities, supervising children, assisting with daily care routines, and helping maintain a clean, organized and sanitary classroom environment. The Teacher Aide plays a key role in supporting children’s safety, and well‑being while modeling positive, Christ‑centered behavior. The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, and caring, with a willingness to learn and follow direction.

The Teacher Aide is a full‑time non‑exempt position wrapped up in a Christian environment that values Teamwork, Accountability, Humility, Innovation, and Joy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities

1. Assist the Associate Teacher in maintaining a safe, and nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
2. Support classroom activities and learning experiences including preparation of materials and assistance during class activities.
3. Always supervise children under the direction of the teaching staff.
4. Assist with daily routines including arrival, departure, meals, rest time, toileting and classroom transitions.
5. Model positive behavior, appropriate language and Christ-centered values in all interactions with children.
6. Help maintain a clean, organized and sanitary classroom with health and safety guidelines.
7. Follow instructions from the Associate Teacher and Childcare Director to support classroom operations.
8. Observe and report concerns regarding children’s behavior, health, or safety to teaching staff.
9. Follow all CityTeam policies, procedures, and applicable state childcare licensing regulations.
10. Participate in required trainings and meetings as assigned.
11. Assist with classroom set up and clean up.
12. Other duties and special projects as assigned.

PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Physical Demands

• Stand or sit for prolonged amounts of time
• Walk, bend, twist, crawl & kneel
• Talk, hear, & smell
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Finger and hand dexterity to feel, handle, and operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma with 6 semester units in Early Childhood Education.
• At least two years of experience working, or volunteering, in a childcare program.
• Good interpersonal skills, with proven ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Good written communication skills, experience writing reports and or policies and computer literate with proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Valid CA Driver’s License with a clean record

Preferred Education and Experience

• 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education
• Working towards an Associate Degree
• California Commission Teacher Credential Assistant Teacher Permit
• Bilingual language skills (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Cambodian)

Work Conditions

• This job is operated primarily in a licensed childcare classroom and residential program setting.
• The role involved frequent interaction with children and required active supervision, movement and engagement throughout the day.
• Use of standard childcare and classroom equipment may occur as needed.
• Work hours may vary based on classroom and program scheduling needs

Additional Eligibility Qualifications for CityTeam Ministries

• Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers
• Must have compatible theology on major issues of CityTeam's Statement of Faith
• Must be committed to serving God and the body of Christ

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all possible duties, activities, or responsibilities. These requirements may change at any time.