Part-Time Teacher's Aide

San Jacinto College•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Teacher's Aide assists with developing educational curriculum and providing stimulating, developmentally appropriate activities that support each child's developmental level. The role observes and assesses children's development, maintains anecdotal records, and helps create individualized lesson plans. The aide communicates essential information to parents, students, and colleagues and works collaboratively with the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Department. The position also supports family and community partnerships, helps maintain safe classrooms and playgrounds, tracks classroom materials and supplies, and assumes Lead and/or Assistant Teacher duties as needed. Other duties may be assigned by the center manager. The work environment may involve exposure to bodily fluids and harmful chemicals, including bleach and household cleaners. Physical activity includes lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, standing, sitting, bending, lifting children, rearranging furniture and area rugs, and moving outdoor play equipment. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification is required. Upon hiring, the employee has up to two weeks to obtain the certifications. Preferred qualifications include an AAS or AA in Early Childhood or a related field, at least three years of experience in an early childhood setting, and a CDA or at least 12 college credit hours in Early Child Development courses. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as openings become available. Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year.

Requirements

Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification; certification may be obtained within two weeks after hiring.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, lift children, and walk, stand, sit, bend, rearrange furniture and area rugs, and move outdoor play equipment.

Nice To Haves

AAS or AA in Early Childhood or a related field.
At least three years of experience in an early childhood setting.
CDA or at least 12 college credit hours in Early Child Development courses.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing educational curriculum and providing stimulating, developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Observe and assess children's development and maintain anecdotal records.
Assist in creating individualized lesson plans to meet children's developmental needs.
Communicate essential information to parents, students, and colleagues verbally and in writing.
Collaborate with the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Department.
Stay current in child development theories and practices by attending workshops, training, and college classes.
Attend community functions and build partnerships with children and families.
Maintain a safe environment through daily classroom and playground inspections.
Inventory classroom materials and supplies and identify needed items.
Assume Lead and/or Assistant Teacher duties as needed.
Carry out other duties assigned by the center manager.