Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Teacher I)

Job Title Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood Teacher I) Agency Texas A&M University - San Antonio Department College Of Education And Human Development Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location San Antonio, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Responsibilities: Interacts, initiates, encourages, and supervises the children in daily activities. Assists in orienting, supervising, and working collaboratively with classroom teacher aides. Develops a cooperative and supportive attitude within the room. Trains classroom assistants so that management is consistent. Maintains a safe, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment by changing play areas bi-monthly, cleaning toys and equipment weekly, and checking for hazards daily. Assists in record keeping by assisting in observations regarding children’s health, behavior, and development. Assists in planning activities for the assigned group and offers suggestions and information about the children. Assists in addressing concerns or solving problems with children and parents. Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. No prior experience required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of child development phases and teaching techniques. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses: Infant and Child CPR, First Aid Certification, or the ability to be certified within 60 days of employment. Applicant 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.