Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Teacher I)

Texas A&M _ San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Teacher I) supports classroom activities and helps provide a safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. The role includes interacting with, encouraging, and supervising children; collaborating with classroom teacher aides; and assisting with activity planning, record keeping, and communication about children’s needs. The Assistant Teacher also helps address concerns or solve problems with children and parents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of child development phases and teaching techniques.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Infant and Child CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to become certified within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Interact with, initiate activities for, encourage, and supervise children in daily activities.
• Assist in orienting, supervising, and working collaboratively with classroom teacher aides.
• Develop a cooperative and supportive attitude within the room.
• Train classroom assistants to ensure consistent management.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating, developmentally appropriate classroom environment by changing play areas bi-monthly, cleaning toys and equipment weekly, and checking for hazards daily.
• Assist with record keeping, including observations regarding children’s health, behavior, and development.
• Assist in planning activities for the assigned group and offer suggestions and information about the children.
• Assist in addressing concerns or solving problems with children and parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED