Assistant Teacher; Early Childhood Teacher

Position: Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Teacher I)

Job Title Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Teacher I) Agency Texas A&M University
- San Antonio Department College Of Education And Human Development Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location San Antonio, Texas Job Type Staff

Responsibilities

• Interacts, initiates, encourages, and supervises the children in daily activities.
• Assists in orienting, supervising, and working collaboratively with classroom teacher aides.
• Develops a cooperative and supportive attitude within the room.
• Trains classroom assistants so that management is consistent.
• Maintains a safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment by changing play areas bi-monthly, cleaning toys and equipment weekly, and checking for hazards daily.
• Assists in record keeping by assisting in observations regarding children’s health, behavior, and development.
• Assists in planning activities for the assigned group and offers suggestions and information about the children.
• Assists in addressing concerns or solving problems with children and parents.

Required

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. No prior experience required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of child development phases and teaching techniques.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses

• Infant and Child CPR, First Aid Certification, or the ability to be certified within 60 days of employment.

Benefits

Summary of

Employee Benefits:

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-

Employer Values

Texas A&M University
- San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Security

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity Statements

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.