Part Time Child Care Assistant Teacher - PDO and FDO

Job Responsibilities

• Implement plans designed by the teacher.
• Auxiliary in lesson planning and facilitating daily schedule.
• Assist in arranging space, equipment, and materials in the classroom and outdoors.
• Maintain a clean, orderly child-centered environment.
• Keep up-to-date and accurate administrative paperwork including meal counts, incident/illness reports, etc.
• Take on responsibilities of the teacher in her absence.
• Assume 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.
• Engage actively with the children and encourage them in all domains of development.
• Work on developmentally appropriate skills as they apply to each unique child.
• Facilitate the modification of activities for children with disabilities to ensure full participation.
• 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 (e.g., '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 treat them with dignity and respect at all times, in all circumstances.
• Develop and maintain a supportive rapport with parents/guardians.
• Maintain a professional working atmosphere and confidentiality of information about staff, families, and coworkers.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Teacher, Site Supervisor, and/or Director.

Required 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.