Assistant Teacher

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of FAS staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards . Applicants selected for hire will be assigned to work in one of our three locations: Comal Site San Jacinto Site Lavaca Site Purpose To provide assistance to the teaching staff in a child care environment. Responsible for providing a variety of functions in support of the teaching efforts in a child care and learning environment. No Sponsorship Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Minimum of six months of experience working with young children in a licensed child care center.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with children ages 0-5 years.
One year previous experience working with children in an accredited child care center.
Formal training in a child related field.
Stable work history.

Responsibilities

Supervise and care for children in 0-5 years range, assist in implementing lesson plans and supervising children both indoors and outdoors.
Maintain a healthy and safe environment for children that complies with child licensing, health requirements and accreditation guidelines for quality care.
Communicate daily with parents and attend training.
Other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card