Teacher's Aide (Full Time)

City of San Antonio • Tx 78228, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, assists the teacher with classroom preparation and the daily growth and development of four-year-old children enrolled in the City’s Pre-K 4 SA program at the Education Centers. Coordinates the loading and unloading of students on and off the bus at transportation sites. Plans and coordinates high-quality outdoor learning environments. Ensures the safety of students enrolled in the City's Pre-K 4 SA program at the Education Centers. This position is funded by sales tax that has been approved by the citizens of San Antonio for a limited time period. This position, therefore, is subject to at-will employment status, and is unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment; OR Twelve (12) hours of college credit in Education or Childhood Development from an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Knowledge of basic bus safety rules.
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education.
• Knowledge of safe and appropriate activities for students.
• Knowledge of appropriate early childhood guidance strategies.
• Skill in operating equipment used in transporting special needs students.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing associated software.
• Skill in use of classroom and instructional equipment.
• Skill in organizing, planning and prioritizing work.
• Skill in resolving conflicts and negotiating with others.
• Ability to learn assigned bus routes.
• Ability to adhere to safety practices.
• Ability to work with and assist students, including those with special needs.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and organized learning environment.
• Actively interacts with children, engaging in powerful interactions, participating as partners in play, supporting and extending learning.
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline, supervision of students, and uses guidance strategies appropriate for young children.
• Plans, develops and maintains safe, engaging outdoor learning environments.
• Monitors and assists in maintaining order at transportation sites, in the classroom, motor skills room, playground, cafeteria, hallways, and other areas.
• Maintains open communication with parents.
• Builds relationships with students to create a positive, safe, and welcoming school culture.
• Assists with loading and unloading students on the bus into the custody of authorized individuals and works with assigned bus driver to ensure student safety and discipline and supervises students.
• Assists with fastening appropriate child safety restraint system.
• Supervises students as they cross the street with an authorized individual or accompanies the students as they cross the street without an authorized individual.
• Monitors and maintains student discipline and reports violations to appropriate personnel.
• Walks and checks the inside of the bus, both in and under each seat, at the end of each bus route.
• Documents and reports all incidents, illnesses or injuries that occur during bus ride to driver and appropriate supervisor.
• Operates equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

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