Child Development Specialist Assistant
About The Position
The Child Development Specialist Assistant helps the child development specialist plan, supervise, and implement the classroom program in accordance with state requirements, contract standards, and applicable policies and procedures. The role supports developmentally appropriate instruction and activities for children, classroom operations, student guidance, and communication with parents. The assistant also maintains classroom discipline, organization, and cleanliness; prepares classroom records and reports; participates in staff meetings, training, assessment, and institutional effectiveness activities; and supports Texas Southmost College’s standards, policies, strategic goals, teamwork, and customer service. Work hours may include evenings, holidays, or weekends depending on deadlines and special events.
Responsibilities
- Assist with technical child-development tasks, including developing weekly lesson plans with age-appropriate activities and creative use of materials.
- Assist with instruction of children through lesson plans and other classroom activities.
- Participate in demonstrating age-appropriate child development and behavior.
- Guide students on Center childcare rules and regulations; assist with student assignments and evaluate classroom activities and performance.
- Prepare reports and correspondence about classroom operations and activities; maintain training-hour and attendance records.
- Organize and participate in games, storytelling, arts and crafts, songs, and similar activities; help children with garments and self-care habits; and direct eating, resting, and toileting activities.
- Maintain classroom discipline, physical organization, and cleanliness.
- Communicate informally with parents about children’s progress and behavior.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and plan and implement staff training as requested.
- Attend work regularly and punctually according to the defined schedule.
- Complete duties in compliance with college standards, policies, and guidelines, and complete required training and professional development.
- Participate in developing outcomes, monitoring assessments, and creating improvement plans based on assessment results.
- Participate in systematic review and evaluation under the College’s institutional effectiveness model.
- Support the College’s values and institutional goals as defined in its Strategic Plan.
- Promote positive morale and teamwork and provide customer service to students, faculty, and the community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
