Teacher's Aide ORR

Upbring•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

The Teacher’s Aide provides individual and group instructional support to children and assists classroom teachers with planning and delivering developmentally appropriate instruction. The role helps create a positive learning environment that supports children’s social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development, in accordance with the Texas Education Code, Casa Gracia NC performance standards, agency school readiness goals, and applicable federal, state, CARF, and local requirements. The aide supports classroom instruction and management, prepares learning materials, helps maintain consistent schedules and smooth transitions, and assists with physical education activities. When the teacher is absent, the aide is prepared to oversee lesson delivery and classroom management. When the Lead Teacher Aide is absent, the aide may be appointed as the education department’s point of contact and assume lead responsibilities for the day.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 21 years of age.
Bilingual in Spanish, based on the service population and area.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement early childhood curriculum.
Demonstrated ability to manage a classroom and work well under pressure.
Ability to build positive rapport with children and team members.
Ability to communicate professionally and interact clearly and concisely with all levels of management.
Ability to prepare quality written documents, reports, and correspondence.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing competing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with limited supervision, and to take initiative.
Strong computer skills, including high proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an educational setting.
Educational Aide Certificate.
Associate degree in education or a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre- and post-testing for children in care ages 0–17.
Take and document daily attendance for each class period.
Assist with planning, preparing, and developing instructional materials that account for each child’s needs, abilities, learning level, and physical limitations.
When the teacher is absent, oversee lesson delivery, keep children engaged and on task, and maintain classroom management in accordance with school rules.
Assist with instruction for individuals and small or large groups as assigned by the teacher.
Collaborate with the teacher to follow established schedules and facilitate smooth transitions between activities.
Assist with physical education by setting up equipment and materials, supervising and encouraging children, and clarifying rules and techniques as needed.
Make copies and prepare and organize class materials, worksheets, and handouts.
Maintain classroom cleanliness by disinfecting materials before and after distributing them to children.
Support classroom behavior management by using positive reinforcement and addressing behavioral issues according to school rules.
When the Lead Teacher Aide is absent, serve as the education department’s point of contact and assume lead responsibilities for the day.