Student Assistant, Family Learning Center

Tyler Junior College • Family Learning Center of Tyler, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Student Assistant (SA) at TJC plays an important role in promoting the mission of the department/office and college. The SA is required to assist the classroom teacher in the care and development of young children in a childcare setting while carrying out duties and responsibilities necessary for the welfare of both the children and the center's function.

Requirements

• Students must be registered for undergraduate classes and maintain enrollment status to work in these positions.
• Students may qualify for Federal Work Study, which will be determined by the Office of Financial Aid.
• Students are allowed to work a maximum of eighteen (18) hours per week and cannot work in multiple hourly positions.
• A work week is Sunday-Saturday.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.
• With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.
• This is a security-sensitive position.
• Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge of childcare and child development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Including changing soiled clothes and diapers.
• Provide classroom management for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Prepare snacks and assist with food distribution, including clean up.
• General upkeep of the classroom, bathroom, and outdoor learning environment. Including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, and cleaning of all surfaces.
• Communicate well with the lead teacher and follow directions as the teacher provides them.

What This Job Offers

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