Teacher's Aide / Assistant Teacher

Full Job Description

The City of San Antonio's Pre-K 4 SA Department is looking to fill multiple positions. Applications from this posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

This advertisement will be used to fill one of the following positions:

• Teacher's Aide (Full-Time): Salary is $18.00 Hourly.
• Assistant Teacher: Salary is $19.85 Hourly.

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for assisting a classroom teacher in planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of four- year old students enrolled in the City's Pre-K 4 SA program at the Education Centers, to include outdoor learning environments. Assists the teacher with classroom preparation and the daily growth and development of students. Ensures the safety of students enrolled in the City's Pre-K 4 SA program at the Education Centers. Exercises no supervision.

This position is funded by sales tax that has been approved by the citizens of San Antonio for a limited time period. This position, therefore, is subject to at-will employment status, and is unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.

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Work Location
Locations vary and will be determined based on departmental needs.

Work Hours
Schedules will be determined based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Assists with preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and organized learning environment.
• Actively interacts with children, engaging in powerful interactions, participating as partners in play, supporting and extending learning.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining discipline, supervision of students, and uses guidance strategies appropriate for young children.
• Plans, develops, and maintains safe, engaging outdoor learning environments.
• Monitors and assists in maintaining order at transportation sites, in the classroom, motor skills room, playground, cafeteria, hallways, and other areas.
• Maintains open communication with parents. Builds relationships with students to create a positive, safe, and welcoming school culture.
• Observes students' progress and communicates with the classroom teacher.
• Assists with loading and unloading students on the bus into the custody of authorized individuals and works with the assigned bus driver to ensure student safety and discipline, and supervises students.
• Assists with fastening the appropriate child safety restraint system.
• Supervises students as they cross the street with an authorized individual or accompanies the students as they cross the street without an authorized individual.
• Monitors and maintains student discipline and reports violations to appropriate personnel.
• Walks and checks the inside of the bus, both in and under each seat, at the end of each bus route.
• Documents and reports all incidents, illnesses, or injuries that occur during the bus ride to the driver and the appropriate supervisor.
• Operates equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 35 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination, and manualdexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic officeequipment.

Subject to sitting on the floor, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and engaging in movement activities to perform the essentialfunctions. Working conditions are in a classroom environment.

Specialeducation teachers may be required to lift and position students withphysical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; andassist non-ambulatory students.

Qualifications

Job Requirements for Teacher's Aide:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment; OR Twelve (12) hours of college credit in Education or Childhood Development from an accredited college or university.

Job Requirements for Assistant Teacher:

• Forty-eight (48) hours of college credit from an accredited college or university.
• Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. OR Twelve (12) of the forty-eight (48) hours of college credit in Education or Childhood Development from an accredited college or university.

Special Instructions - the following items must be attached to your online application:

• College Transcripts (if you have obtained college credits)
• Resume.

Applicant Information

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job.

One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.

One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification.

Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.

If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of basic bus safety rules.
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education.
• Knowledge of safe and appropriate activities for students.
• Knowledge of appropriate early childhood guidance strategies.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of early childhood education.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of child behavior management.
• Skill in operating equipment used in transporting special needs students.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing associated software.
• Skill in the use of classroom and instructional equipment.
• Skill in organizing, planning, and prioritizing work.
• Skill in resolving conflicts and negotiating with others.
• Ability to learn assigned bus routes.
• Ability to adhere to safety practices.
• Ability to work with and assist students, including those with special needs.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to participate in current or long-range planning projects.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position.