PT Childrens Teacher Assistant HLGCC

Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus - MIDLAND, TX, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $12.00, Job Summary:
Responsible for assisting children's classroom teachers in the total care of the children.

Essential Functions:

Know, implement, and adhere to the Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards, Workforce Solutions Permian Basin Child Care Services criteria, Midland College Children's Center policies, and Midland College policies
Dependability in attendance, adherence to all-time policies, positive job attitude, cooperation with parents, children, and staff, flexibility, willingness to accept change, and keeping up with the current trends in the field of early childhood development
Assist the teachers with daily routines
Assist in the implementation of children's activities
Help with children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs
Assist with lunch and snack setup
Assist with diaper changes and potty training
Light daily cleaning of classroom environment, disinfecting, changing linens, and doing light laundry
Assist with playground duties
Complete 30 clock hours of early childhood training annually to meet CCL guidelines from the start date
The employee will be required to participate in staff development activities as requested
Other duties assigned by the Director or Children's Teachers

Physical Demands:

Must be in good physical health, energetic, nurturing, and patient
Must be able to lift children up to 40 pounds to change diapers, assist with potty training, walking, bending, standing, stooping, reaching, squatting down, stretching, sitting on the floor, rising up from low chairs or when sitting on the floor, and must be able to participate with children on the playground

Qualifications: Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED (verification required within 30 days of employment)
Must be at least 18 years of age
Computer knowledge, including iPads
Good reading, writing, and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate positively with coworkers, parents, and children
Proficient in the English language
Must successfully pass an FBI fingerprint check and criminal history background check
The employee is required to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

College credit hours; related field preferred
Recent experience working in a licensed childcare facility or early childhood program
Knowledge of Child Care Licensing (CCL) Minimum Standards
Knowledge of health and safety standards, appropriate classroom management, and curriculum
Knowledge of ages and stages of development of children ages 4 months to 5 years of age
Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Security Sensitivity:

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.