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The Early Childhood Teacher’s Aide I, under supervision, is a paraprofessional who works closely with teachers to assist with a variety of non-instructional child care tasks to meet operating needs of the Educare SA.

Required Responsibilities:

• Assists with the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the assigned teacher.
• Assists with planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Supervises the classroom when the teacher is out of the room.
• Helps with general housekeeping and kitchen task.
• Assists the teacher in any other appropriate ways.
• Maintains professional attitudes and loyalty to the school.
• Treats all children with dignity and respect.
• Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
• Participates in professional workshops that work for the improvement of early childhood education.
• Maintains confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.
• Supervises outside playground activities.
• Helps with the operations of audio/visual aids (projectors, etc.).
• Follow directions given by head teacher or immediate supervisor.
• Actively engages early childhood students in the learning process through powerful interactions, participating as partners in play, and supporting and extending learning by interacting at eye-level.
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline, supervision of students, and uses guidance strategies appropriate for young children.
• Works with Educare SA staff and parents to address the needs of the whole child, including emotional, academic, physical, social, and nutritional needs.
• May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, and assistant non-ambulatory students.
• Maintains open communication with parents.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with children in a child care setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicant Requirement Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV 
• Professional References

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link: 

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html

Summary of Employee Benefits:

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.  If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.