Assistant Teacher - Parents's Night Out

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement plans designed by the teacher.
• Auxiliary with lesson planning and facilitating daily schedule.
• Assist with arranging space, equipment, and materials in the classroom and outdoors.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, orderly child-centered environment.
• Assist with maintaining up-to-date and accurate administrative paperwork including meal counts, incident/illness reports, etc.
• Take responsibility of the teacher in her absence.
• Take responsibility for projects as delegated by the teacher/director.
• Report all incidents/emergencies to the teacher/director.
• Administer general care, such as toileting, feeding, changing diapers, etc.
• Actively engage with the children and encourage them in all domains of development.
• Work on developmentally appropriate skills as they apply to each unique child (i.e., alphabet, numbers, colors, sounds, sitting up, tracking objects, community skills, daily living skills and educational skills, etc.).
• Facilitate the modification of activities for children with disabilities to ensure full participation (seek guidance when needed).
• Formally observe children’s activities and progress; document and share information regarding children’s experiences with Lead Teacher.
• Utilize appropriate behavior management techniques and use positive reinforcement to encourage and foster appropriate behaviors in children.
• Coregulate children’s behavior through positive discipline/guidance techniques in a trauma-informed manner.
• Use descriptive language to guide children (i.e., ‘put your feet on the floor’, ‘put your bottom on the chair/on the mat’, ‘our hands belong to ourselves’ instead of ‘get down’, ‘sit’, ‘stop hitting’ respectively or other ‘no’, and ‘stop’ language).
• Engage and effectively communicate with persons from diverse cultures and communities and different groups, including children, parents/guardians, agency colleagues, donors, support staff members, supervisors, administrators, and persons from the legal and judicial system.
• Supervise children at all times. Ensure that the care and supervision of children are of the utmost concern, with attention to health and safety. Follow active supervision guidelines to include scanning/counting, listening, and anticipating children’s behaviors.
• Show affection, respect and interest in each child and their family’s culture.
• Show professionalism, engagement, and kindness to all children and families regardless of race, religion, nationality, abilities, familial status or make up, etc.
• Develop and maintain a supportive rapport with parents/guardians.
• Maintain a professional working atmosphere and confidentiality of information about staff, families, and coworkers.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years of direct care experience and/or childcare experience.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Ability to complete paid new hire orientation training.
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Availability for the following schedules: Parents' Night Out - Every Friday, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

BENEFITS

• Retirement Contribution of up to 3% match on gross annual salary.
• 50% Discount for Onsite Childcare.
• Additional discounts possible for Onsite Childcare based on household income.

PAY AND SCHEDULE

This is a part-time position. Starting salary: $15.00/hour with consideration for education and experience.