Teacher's Aide; Part Time

Under immediate supervision, the Assistant Teacher supports the classroom teacher in preparing and maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment for four‑year‑old children in the City’s Pre‑K 4 SA program at Education Centers. Responsibilities include coordinating student loading and unloading on the school bus and ensuring student safety at transportation sites.

• Assist the teacher with classroom preparation and the daily growth and development of four‑year‑old students.
• Assist in preparing and organizing needed materials and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and organized learning environment.
• Actively engage with children, partnering in play to support and extend learning.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining discipline and supervising students, using guidance strategies appropriate for young children.
• Plan, develop, and maintain safe and engaging outdoor learning environments.
• Monitor and maintain order at transportation sites, classroom, motor skills room, playground, cafeteria, hallways, and other areas.
• Communicate with parents and build relationships with students to create a positive, safe, and welcoming school culture.
• Load and unload students on the bus, ensuring safety, discipline, and supervision, and assist with fastening safety restraints.
• Supervise students as they cross the street with an authorized individual or accompany them when no authorized individual is present.
• Monitor and maintain student discipline, reporting violations to appropriate personnel.
• Walk and check the interior of the bus, including under each seat, at the end of each bus route.
• Document and report all incidents, illnesses, or injuries that occur during bus rides to the driver and supervisor.
• Operate equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.

• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity, speech, hearing, hand and eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment.
• Continuous walking, standing, sitting, reaching, bending, and crouching while performing essential functions.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments with routine exposure to temperature variations and vehicle fumes.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of employment.
• OR twelve (12) hours of college credit in Education or Childhood Development from an accredited college or university.

• Knowledge of basic bus safety rules.
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education principles.
• Knowledge of safe and appropriate activities for students.
• Knowledge of early childhood guidance strategies.
• Skill in operating equipment used in transporting special needs students.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing associated software.
• Skill in using classroom and instructional equipment.
• Skill in organizing, planning, and prioritizing work.
• Skill in resolving conflicts and negotiating with others.
• Ability to learn assigned bus routes.
• Ability to adhere to safety practices.
• Ability to work with and assist students, including those with special needs.
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and choose the best solution to solve problems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position.