Teacher's Aide Job San Jose area,California USA,Education / Teaching

City Team is a Christian non‑profit dedicated to supporting communities by meeting immediate needs and enabling lasting solutions for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. Being part of City Team is not just a career but a calling. Whether we’re working on the front lines in Programs or working behind the scenes in Support Services, we feel privileged to use our education, experience, and gifts to love people and bring glory to God.

The Teacher Aide supports the daily operations of the program by assisting teaching staff with classroom supervision, routines and general care of the children. Under the direction of the Childcare Director and the Associate Teacher, the Teacher Aide helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.

This role focuses on providing hands‑on support during classroom activities, supervising children, assisting with daily care routines, and helping maintain a clean, organized and sanitary classroom environment. The Teacher Aide plays a key role in supporting children’s safety, and well‑being while modeling positive, Christ‑centered behavior. The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, and caring, with a willingness to learn and follow direction.

The Teacher Aide is a full‑time non‑exempt position wrapped up in a Christian environment that values Teamwork, Accountability, Humility, Innovation, and Joy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsibilities

Assist the Associate Teacher in maintaining a safe, and nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.

Support classroom activities and learning experiences including preparation of materials and assistance during class activities.

Always supervise children under the direction of the teaching staff.

Assist with daily routines including arrival, departure, meals, rest time, toileting and classroom transitions.

Model positive behavior, appropriate language and Christ-centered values in all interactions with children.

Help maintain a clean, organized and sanitary classroom with health and safety guidelines.

Follow instructions from the Associate Teacher and Childcare Director to support classroom operations.

Observe and report concerns regarding children’s behavior, health, or safety to teaching staff.

Follow all City Team policies, procedures, and applicable state childcare licensing regulations.

Participate in required trainings and meetings as assigned.

Assist with classroom set up and clean up.

Other duties and special projects as assigned.

PLEASE NOTE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements Physical Demands

Stand or sit for prolonged amounts of time
Walk, bend, twist, crawl & kneel
Talk, hear, & smell
Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
Finger and hand dexterity to feel, handle, and operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Required

Education and Experience

High School Diploma with 6 semester units in Early Childhood Education.
At least two years of experience working, or volunteering, in a childcare program.
Good interpersonal skills, with proven ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
Good written communication skills, experience writing reports and or policies and computer literate with proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
CPR and First Aid certification
Valid CA Driver’s License with a clean record

Preferred

Education and Experience

12 semester units in Early Childhood Education
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