Teacher Assistant DePaul Children's Center

Ascension's Vision

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental
• Company Matching 403(b)
• PTO
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Virtual Spiritual Care

Job Summary

Organizes and leads activities, provides protection, care and educational development of children 0-12 years entrusted to his/her care as defined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Childcare Licensing. Reports to the Lead Teacher of the class assigned and to the Center Director and/or office coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Understands and manifests the philosophy and mission of ADSSA.
• Assists Lead Teacher in planning and implementing curriculum that is developmentally appropriate.
• Assists children by working with them individually or in groups.
• Contributes to the maintenance, lesson planning and organization of the classroom.
• Interacts with the children in a nurturing and supportive manner.
• Facilitates children’s learning by assisting the Lead Teacher with providing a rich learning environment.
• Structure activities that foster children’s growth and independence.
• Learn and reinforce the behavior management techniques outlined by the Lead Teacher.
• Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings.
• Assists children with personal hygiene needs.
• Assists the Lead Teacher in all meals served throughout the day.
• Act as lead teacher when lead teacher is out.
• Prepares materials and sets up learning centers with her team.
• Help with the documentation of children’s learning for the classroom and children’s portfolios.
• Model appropriate and respectful behaviors toward children, families, co-workers and members of the community at all times.
• Keeps abreast with organization and community projects that advocate for children.
• Must be familiar with TDFPS Minimum Standards, Texas Rising Start Provider Criteria and NAEYC Accreditation Standards and meet all criteria
• Bus pick-up as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Completes all daily Documentation: CACFP, Sign in/out, Health check etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Child Development Associates (CDA)certification within 1 year of hire.
• Meets and maintains minimum required training hours for licensing requirements by ADSSA, State of Texas DFPS, Texas Rising Star Provider criteria and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
• CPR Certification and First Aid Training are required for licensing by the State of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
• Must have a valid Class C Texas Driver License.
• Bilingual Spanish, preferred.

Complexity of Work

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Competencies

Customer Focus, Ensures Accountability, Communicates Effectively, Values Differences, Demonstrates Self Awareness, Instills Trust.

Populations Served

Children and Families in the Early Childhood Programs.