Child Care Classroom Support Assistant - Hagy Child Care Center

Amarillo College•Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

Amarillo College is hiring a part-time Child Care Classroom Support Assistant for the Hagy Child Care Center. The position helps create a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for young children by supporting classroom activities, building positive relationships with children and families, and helping meet health, safety, and educational standards. The role contributes to children’s growth and development and supports the overall child care program. The assistant supports the Early Learning Teacher and classroom instruction, prepares materials, helps deliver curriculum, and assists with classroom organization and administrative tasks. The position also involves routine sanitation, light cleaning and laundry, welcoming visitors, and providing attentive physical care to children. Employees must comply with state licensing requirements, complete annual training, and pass required background checks. Amarillo College employees are expected to embrace the college’s Core Values of Integrity, Curiosity, Accountability, Relevance, and Engagement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience working in the Early Childhood profession.
Pass a criminal background check.
Complete 38 clock hours of annual training.
Comply with state licensing regulations, including the Child Care Criminal History Check (TDPRS Form 2971), FBI fingerprinting, and tuberculosis testing.
Ability to work collaboratively or independently as needed.
Knowledge of child development principles and ability to plan age-appropriate activities that foster learning and growth.
Ability to provide constructive, positive discipline and guidance.
Ability to lift, hold, and carry young children as needed.
Strong organizational skills, including accurate record-keeping and classroom management.
Familiarity with health and safety regulations and ability to implement sanitary practices.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with children, families, and colleagues.
Ability to work effectively amid frequent exposure to household cleaning supplies, distracting noise, and regular interruptions while maintaining focus, patience, and a positive demeanor.
Genuine interest in nurturing and supporting young children’s growth and development.
Positive, enthusiastic attitude and respect for confidentiality.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events as necessary.
Timely and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Two years of experience working in the Early Childhood profession.
Food Safe Manager certification.
CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Foster positive, nurturing relationships with children, families, and staff to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Use conscious discipline and positive guidance to promote self-regulation, respect, and positive social interactions.
Support classroom instruction and assist the Early Learning Teacher with daily activities.
Answer and route phone calls appropriately.
Uphold health and safety standards, including routine classroom sanitation.
Assist with administrative tasks, including record-keeping and classroom organization.
Prepare materials and assist with short- and long-term classroom activities and curriculum delivery.
Help ensure a safe and secure environment for children during activities, work, and play.
Maintain an organized and sanitized classroom in accordance with health and safety codes.
Welcome and assist visitors, families, and students professionally.
Perform classroom maintenance tasks such as laundry and light cleaning.
Safely lift, hold, and carry children as needed and perform physical caregiving tasks, including changing diapers.
Perform other work-related duties as required.
Engage in a culture of caring and serve students, peers, and the community in keeping with Amarillo College’s Core Values.