PT Teacher Asst Pre K Academy

Job DetailsJob Location: Main Campus - MIDLAND, TX 79705Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolJob Category: EducationThis position will guide children to their fullest potential by meeting their needs through assisting the classroom teachers in the care and instruction of the students and the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. During non-school calendar days (childcare days), the Assistant Teacher will be responsible for collaborating to create and implement lesson plans and classroom management, as well as all other essential functions.

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, and Midland College policies
Positive job attitude, cooperative with parents, children, and staff
Flexibility, willingness to accept change, and keep up with the current trends in the field of early childhood development
Work collaboratively to implement developmentally appropriate classroom management, curriculum planning, and implementing of small group experiences, interact and supervise children, including potty training where necessary
Collaborate to observe and record student progress through anecdotal records, adopted assessments, and planning for individual needs
Use appropriate guidance techniques with children, parents, and staff
Maintain up-to-date children’s records, release, and emergency forms
Light daily cleaning of classroom environment, including disinfecting and light daily laundry
Assist in implementing CCL health and safety standards, including keeping the classroom clean and orderly for fire and health standards inspections
Maintain 30 clock hours of early childhood training annually to meet CCL guidelines from date of hire
Participate in staff development activities and training
Dependability in attendance and adherence to all-time policies
Other duties as assigned

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

High school diploma or GED- verification required within 30 days of employment
Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential, are enrolled in a program that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree or, are enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire
Must be at least 18 years of age
Good reading, writing, and oral communication skills and ability to communicate positively with coworkers, parents and children
Employee is required to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Recent experience working in a licensed childcare facility or early childhood program
Knowledge of ages and stages of development for children ages 3 to 5 years of age
Associate’s degree in Child Development and Early Childhood

Physical Demands

Good physical health, energetic, nurturing, and patient
Able to lift children up to 40 pounds, 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 in gross motor activities
Ethical behavior, security sensitive work, team-oriented, cooperation with coworkers, secure work environment, confidentiality required
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information