Assistant Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location: Higgins - San Antonio, TX 78217Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $15.00 - $17.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: 0%Job Shift: Varies, M-F 7am to 6pmJob Category: Education
                                                                                                                                                          

Assistant Teacher

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Assistant Teacher plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and enriching learning environment for our children. They are responsible for:  Ensuring the well-being and safety of children: This includes providing attentive supervision, care, and guidance to meet the individual needs of each child.  Promoting positive relationships: Building strong relationships with children, families, and staff is essential for creating a supportive and collaborative community.  Implementing curriculum and schedules: Effectively delivering daily lessons and activities aligned with program goals and ensuring smooth execution of the daily schedule. 
Maintaining a stimulating classroom environment: Cultivating a space that encourages learning, creativity, inclusiveness and the growth of each child and the group as a whole.  Adhering to reporting requirements: Demonstrating meticulous compliance with all regulations and standards set by reporting agencies such as: DFPS, Texas Rising Star, CACFP, SA Metro Health, and NAEYC. Stepping up as needed: In the Lead Teacher's absence, the Assistant Teacher is prepared to take on full responsibility and ensure the continued smooth operation of the program.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position requires face to face interactions with staff, board, vendors, and the general public on a daily basis to accomplish all essential functions of the position. 

Child Care and Supervision (55%): 
Direct and Active Supervision: Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times  through attentive and adaptable supervision. 
Developmental Learning: Assist with the implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans tailored to individual children's goals. 
Warm and Safe Environment: Create and maintain a nurturing, clean, inclusive and stimulating classroom that fosters exploration and growth. 
Engaging Activities: Prepare and implement daily indoor and outdoor activities aligned with the curriculum, encouraging all children's participation.  
Developmental Records: Track and document children's skills using Teaching Strategies Gold assessment tool and maintain individual portfolios showcasing progress, to include photographs, samples of artwork, writing, benchmarks, etc.; and is responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of the children at all times.

Communication and Collaboration (20%):  
Positive Interactions: Maintain positive and professional communication with children, parents, and staff through face-to-face, verbal and ProCare system interactions.  
Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with team members to create a supportive and positive team environment.  
Confidentiality: Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information. 
Feedback: Be receptive to and incorporate feedback from lead teaching staff. 

Administrative Tasks (10%): 
 Maintain Reports: Assist with maintaining necessary reports for class and individual children, including developmental assessments, checklists, and observational tools. 
Portfolios: Maintain and contribute to Teaching Strategies Gold functions, including parent-teacher conferences.  

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Professional Development (5%): Stay current on program guidelines and requirements through workshop, conference, and in-service training attendance. Maintain required in-service training hours and develop an annual Individual Professional  
Meetings and Collaboration (5%):  Attends all scheduled staff, supervisory, team planning and curriculum meetings as required by the Program Director. 
Additional Responsibilities (5%): Contribute to a high-quality learning environment by maintaining cleanliness, following safety procedures, and adhering to health and COVID-19 protocols. Perform other duties as assigned, ensuring deadlines are met and contributing to the program's overall success. 

 
QualificationsRequired: Must be 18 years of age or older and have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be meet all mental and physical demands listed with or without reasonable accommodations. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or enrolled in a program leading to a one year certificate, to be completed within the first 6-12 months of employment. Preferred: Two years’ experience working with individuals with special needs, delays and/or vulnerable populations who have chronic or complex conditions. Preferred: Two (2) or more years of experience working in a licensed and/or accredited childcare center, special and/or early child education, or other experience working with children 0-5 years of age. A