Teacher's Assistant

Teacher's Assistant - Central Campus

Primary Function:
To assist in educating young children ages six weeks to five years utilizing current child development theories and practices. Help establish a culture to support learning and sustain an environment which promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children.

• Assists in developing education curriculum and providing stimulating and developmentally appropriate activities which support the developmental level of each child.
• Observes, maintains documentation through anecdotal records, assesses children’s development, and assists in creating individualized lesson plans to meet those needs.
• Employs verbal and written communication to convey essential information to parents, students and colleagues.
• Works in collaboration with the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Department.

• Maintains a safe environment by daily inspections of classrooms and playground.
• Inventories and identifies necessary material and supplies for classrooms.
• Assumes the duties of teacher as needed.
• Attends community functions, building a partnership with children and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of child development theories and practices based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP).
• Knowledge of child care minimum standards of Texas.
• Knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for children entering the public‑school system.
• Knowledge of resources within the community to accommodate the needs of children and families.
• Knowledge of anti‑bias curriculum and multicultural education.
• Ability to demonstrate the College values.
• Ability to pass a background check with fingerprint identification and a TB test.
• Ability to prepare individualized lesson plans to meet the developmental needs of each child in all areas of development including essential academic knowledge and skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain a rapport with parents and students by counseling, consulting and educating.
• Ability to create a positive, hospitable environment which promotes collaboration between the laboratory school and families.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• AAS or AA in Early Childhood or related field.

• One year of experience in an early childhood setting.

• Two years of experience in an early childhood setting.

• Current Adult, Child, and Pediatric AED/CPR/First Aid Certificate.
• Food Handler Certificate.

Note:

The duties of this position require a physical presence at the assigned on-site work location during unrestricted operations with very limited or no opportunity for remote work arrangements.