Teacher Assistant, Pre-Kindergarten; Bunche

Teacher Assistant, Pre-Kindergarten (Bunche)

Location:

Midland, Texas. School:
Bunche One Elementary – Midland Independent School District.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  July 16, 2026
• Starting Date:
  August 6, 2026
• Exempt status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Number of days:
  According to district approved calendar
• Department:
  Teaching and Learning
• Reports to:
  
  Principal and Teachers Assigned
• Supervises:
  None
• Position Type:
  Full‑time

Position:
Teacher Assistant, Pre‑Kindergarten.

Position Function/Purpose

To assist the classroom teacher in the care and instruction of the students in the classroom.

• Follow the directions of the supervisor
• Preparing materials and displays as directed
• Demonstrating acceptable written and verbal skills
• Conducting small group and large group activities
• Working in a cooperative manner with both teacher and students
• Assisting the teacher in maintaining student discipline
• Assisting the teacher in assuming responsibility for the care and safety of students
• Assisting the teacher in assuming responsibility for the care of equipment and teaching materials
• Changing diapers and assisting with restroom needs
• Toileting students
• Feeding or assisting with feeding students as needed
• Assisting with lifting students
• Assisting students with other self‑help skills
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Certification / Education

• Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense).
• Hold a high school diploma, equivalent, or higher.
• Have satisfied one of the following:
  • Three creditable years of experience as an educational aide I or II, or
  • Completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subjects.
• Have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Good people skills.
• Ability to attend professional development trainings as required by the district.
• Ability to work well with all students.
• Ability to work well with children.

• Standing
• Walking
• Bending
• Use of fingers
• Lifting (45 lbs. or over)
• Regular attendance required.

• Copier
• Audio visual equipment
• Laminator
• Telephone
• In some cases: wheelchairs, lifts, crutches, blender, stove and medical equipment.

• Indoors and outdoors
• Works around machinery with moving parts
• Classroom environment.

Revised: 11/01/2023

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