Child Development Center Teacher's Assistant

Basic Job Description: Provide direction for the children in the classroom and assist with the implementation of program curriculum. Provide quality experiences that focus on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. This part-time position and starts at $11.50/hr.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Child Development Center Director at ASYMCA-El Paso, the Assistant Teacher will have the following responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

1. Assisting teachers in developing and preparing plans outlining learning experiences and activities for a group of children.
2. Implementing the program to meet the needs, special interests and capabilities of children and in accordance with the teacher’s lesson plan.
3. Ensuring children's safety and knowing how to carry out emergency procedures when needed.
4. Attending parent-child events as necessary.
5. Providing a neat, clean environment for all children, including snack/kitchen area, and monitoring children’s activities to ensure that children clean up after themselves.
6. Attending staff meetings and in-service training to meet the Continuing Education requirements established by the licensing office.
7. Communicating with parents through the lead teacher and as required by the CDC Director.
8. Assisting with children during transitional times and changes in the daily schedule.
9. Working cooperatively with all staff, communicating directly and avoiding gossip between employees.
10. Interacting with the children at all times, especially during snack time, group activity time and outdoor time.
11. Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and attractive room, including shelves, closets and drawers.
12. Observing behavior of children and discussing unusual behaviors with the teacher or CDC Director.
13. Demonstrating flexibility to move from one group of children to another when requested.
14. Participating in special events, field trips and special programs.
15. Becoming familiar with state regulations and inspections procedures, as well as policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
16. Supporting the program goals of the ASYMCA.
17. Assisting with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

1. Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
2. AA in ECE, ECD, Education & Teaching or CDA preferred.
3. At least 18 years of age.
4. Experience, minimum 1 year, working with children in a developmental setting.
5. Previous experience planning, organizing, and implementing age- and developmentally appropriate activities.
6. Any combination of educational and work experience that would be equivalent to the stated minimum requirements would qualify for consideration of this position.
7. Must have reliable transportation and possess and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, including proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage and insurability under the Agency’s insurance carrier standards.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

1. Position is physically demanding and requires constant bending, stooping, and lifting (15lbs), as well as walking and standing; must be willing to assist in moving household items and furniture.

      2.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
           the essential functions.

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment and machines such as telephone, classroom tablet, and multi-function copy machine.

Licenses/Certifications: A motor vehicle background check is required to drive the bus if required.