Teacher's Aide ORR

Teacher's Aide ORR Job ID 2026-7186 Location US-TX-Brownsville Type Regular Full-Time Shift/Hours 1st Shift # of Openings Remaining 1 Overview At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values: We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength. Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. Your Mission in Action The Teacher’s Aide will provide individual and /or group instructional support to the children, as well as assist classroom teacher s with planning and imple men tation of developmentally appropriate instruction, create and foster a positive learning environment with varied experiences which will enhance the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive dev elopment of the children in accordance to the Texas Education code, Casa Gracia NC performance standards, the Agency’s school readiness goals, and federal, state, CARF and local regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Conduct Pre and Post Test ing to all children in care ages 0-17 years of age Take daily attendance for each class period and document to ensure accuracy Assist in the planning, preparation and development of various instructional materials while considering factors such as the individual needs of the child , his/her abilities, learning level and physical limitations When the teacher is absent, must be prepared to oversee lesson delivery, ensure children are engaged and on task, and maintain classroom management in accordance with school rules Assist with the instruction of individual, small and large groups as assigned by the teacher to meet the specific needs of the child or children Collaborate with the teacher to ensure that established schedules are followed consistently to help facilitate smooth transitions between activities minimizing downtime and keeping students focus Assist the teacher with physical education class by setting up equipment and materials, supervising and encouraging children to do their best during activities, and providing clarification on rules and techniques as needed Make copies, prepare class materials, and organize worksheets, handouts, and other materials for the teacher to present to children as required Maintain classroom cleanliness by disinfecting all materials before and after distribution to the child , to ensure they are clean and safe to use Assist the teacher with classroom behavior management by continuously applying positive reinforcement tactics and addressing behavioral issues in accordance with established school rules When Lead Techer Aide is out, will be appointed as the point of contact for the education department and assume responsibilities as the Lead for the day Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High School diploma Experience in educational setting preferred Must be at least 21 years of age Bilingual in Spanish based on service population and area Demonstrated ability to develop and implement early childhood curriculum Demonstrated ability to manage the classroom and work well under pressure Ability to build a positive rapport with children, and team members Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally, interact with all levels of management in a clear and concise manner Prepare quality well-written documents, reports, and correspondence Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks, requests, and projects and meet deadlines Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and within a team with limited supervision; ability to take initiative Strong computer skills; high proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, EXCEL, and Outlook) Preferred Qualifications Educational Aide Cer tificate Associate degree in education or relevant field Perks at Upbring Competitive PTO & paid holidays Health, dental, vision insurance & more 403(b) Plan Employee Assistance Program Discounted Gym Memberships Physical Demands & Work Conditions This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children Position requires frequent standing, walking and time in units/cottages which are areas where children reside Lift, push, pull, move up to 1 25 lbs. The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus. Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Options Apply to this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry, the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page or try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com