Teacher's Aide (Part Time)

City of San Antonio•Tx 78228, TX

3d•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 its Education Centers. The role includes coordinating student loading and unloading at transportation sites, planning and coordinating high-quality outdoor learning environments, and ensuring student safety. The position exercises no supervision and is funded by sales tax approved for a limited time period. It is at-will, unclassified, and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Work location varies according to department needs. Shifts vary within operating hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing materials and supplies and maintaining a clean, organized learning environment.
Interact actively with children, partner with them in play, and support and extend their learning.
Assist the teacher with discipline and student supervision, using guidance strategies appropriate for young children.
Plan, develop, and maintain safe, engaging outdoor learning environments.
Monitor students and help maintain order at transportation sites and throughout classrooms, motor skills rooms, playgrounds, cafeterias, hallways, and other areas.
Maintain open communication with parents and build relationships with students to promote a positive, safe, and welcoming school culture.
Assist with bus loading and unloading, transfer students to authorized individuals, and work with the assigned bus driver to ensure student safety and discipline.
Fasten appropriate child safety restraint systems.
Supervise students crossing the street with an authorized individual or accompany students crossing without one.
Monitor student discipline and report violations to appropriate personnel.
Walk through and check the inside of the bus, including under and between seats, at the end of each route.
Document and report incidents, illnesses, or injuries during bus rides to the driver and appropriate supervisor.
Operate equipment according to established safety procedures.
Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.