Teacher's Assistant

San Jacinto College • Pasadena, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in educating young children ages six weeks to five years utilizing current child development theories and practices. Helps establish a culture to support learning and sustain an environment which promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in an early childhood setting.
• Ability to pass a background check with fingerprint identification and a TB test.
• Current Adult, Child, and Pediatric AED/CPR/First Aid Certificate (within the first two weeks of employment).
• Food Handler Certificate (within the first two weeks of employment).

Nice To Haves

• AAS or AA in Early Childhood or related field.
• Two years of experience in an early childhood setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing education curriculum and providing stimulating and developmentally appropriate activities which support the developmental level of each child.
• Observes, maintains documentation through anecdotal records, assesses children’s development, and assists in creating individualized lesson plans to meet those needs.
• Employs verbal and written communication to convey essential information to parents, students and colleagues.
• Works in collaboration with the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Department.
• Maintains a safe environment by daily inspections of classrooms and playground.
• Inventories and identifies necessary material and supplies for classrooms.
• Assumes the duties of teacher as needed.
• Attends community functions, building a partnership with children and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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