Student Assistant Teacher, Pre-K

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ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, San Jose, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Position Title: Teacher Assistant, Pre-K

Position Department: Child Development Center

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Full/Part-Time: Part-Time

Compensation: $18.45 per hour

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Associated Students’ (A.S.) mission is to support and represent the students of San José State University by continuing the organization’s legacy of student advocacy and leadership; to enhance SJSU students’ education through high quality programs and services; and to prepare students as they move towards a thoughtful and purposeful life after graduation.

A.S. is a non‑profit auxiliary corporation serving the students of San Jose State University whose primary source of funding is from mandatory student body fees. A.S. Departments include the Cesar Chavez Community Action Center, Child Development Center, General Services Center, Human Resources, Information Technology, Events, Marketing, Print & Technology Center, Student Government, and Transportation Solutions.

Teacher Assistants assist the Lead Teachers in the daily operation of the child development program in accordance with the operating policies and philosophy of the Center. Teacher Assistants have the authority to direct children using their own best judgment, acting within the policies of the Center and the guidelines of their assigned classroom. California Licensing regulations require that Teacher Assistants with less than 12 units in ECE be within visual supervision of a fully‑qualified Teacher (Title 22 Sec.

101216.2e). Teacher Assistants who possess a California Associate Teacher Permit (or higher) may substitute for a Lead Teacher. In those instances, the teacher‑qualified TA will act as the Lead Teacher and be responsible for the leadership and operation of the classroom and be responsible for the children and the other adults working in the classroom (i.e. volunteers, practicum students, ChAD 60 students).

Responsibilities when substituting for a Lead Teacher include attendance, food counts, planning and implementing classroom curriculum, maintaining proper classroom ratio and asking for additional help if needed, ensuring compliance with procedures for the safety of children and alerting the assistant director of illness of children in attendance.

• Assist Lead Teachers in classroom and playground supervision.
• Assist children in routine activities such as eating or feeding, toileting or diapering, and napping.
• Assure proper care and use of equipment by the children.
• Set appropriate limits for children with positive guidance.
• Assist children in problem solving and peer conflict.
• Model for children appropriate behaviors in the classroom.
• Self‑initiate interactions with children by getting down on the child’s level, asking open‑ended questions or talking about what you see the child doing.
• Be respectful of and receptive to children by being aware of both their verbal and non‑verbal cues.
• Support children and help guide their play.
• Supervise nap time, ensuring that children are on their nap mats and helping them to fall asleep as needed.
• Work with individual children under direction of Lead Teacher: reading books, supervising table, floor, and yard activities.
• Assist Lead Teacher in setting up classroom and playground activities.
• Take responsibility for assigned duties such as engaging children in activities, cleaning up classroom, bathroom, or kitchen, sanitizing toys, doing laundry or straightening the yard.
• Help with meal set‑up and clean‑up.
• Remain alert to total situation when working with one child.
• Support other Teacher Assistants as needed.
• Be warm and respectful of families’ cultures and beliefs.
• Refer parent questions to the Lead Teacher.

• Able to determine cognitive, social, and physical needs of children.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication.
• Able to handle the stress and tension that contact with many children and parents…