Part Time Teacher Assistant (Substitute)

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PART TIME TEACHER ASSISTANT (SUBSTITUTE)

Job Code:

2024-TARRANT -020

Location:

Tarrant County, TX

FT/PT Status:

Regular Full Time

Position Information:

We are seeking a reliable and flexible Part-Time Assistant/Substitute to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate will step in to provide temporary support in the classroom, ensuring a smooth learning experience for young children in the absence of the lead teacher. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, maintaining classroom order, and supporting the social, emotional, and developmental needs of the children. The Substitute Teacher will also foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment while ensuring that each child? well-being is prioritized. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in early childhood education while contributing to the growth and development of young learners.
?High school diploma or equivalent; must obtain age appropriate CDA within one year of employment.
?Six months of previous childcare experience is required.
?Good verbal and written communication skills.
?Must demonstrate the ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with both children and adults.
?Must be able to pass a pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination, TB skin test, and complete background check every 24 months.

Physical Requirements: ?Must be able to walk at a fast pace for extended periods of time. ?Participate and incorporate brisk ten (10) minute walks with children into daily routine/lesson plans. ?Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. ?Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds. ?Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. ?Must be able frequently to twist, turn, kneel, bend and stoop multiple times per day. ?Must be able to sit on the floor and interact with small children. ?Must be able to perform physical activities with children. ?Must be able to monitor children? safety in all activities.

Responsibilities: ?Guide children in activities, which promote physical, intellectual, emotional and social development under the supervision of a teacher. ?Help arrange a physical environment in which children can work and play safely. ?Assist children with toileting, meal times, arrange setting for nap time and provide supervision of the children during these periods. ?Prepare or assist with preparing supplies and materials in advance for use by children and prepare the classroom for children? use when transitioning from one activity to another. ?Actively supervise children on playground. ?Assist in maintaining children areas in a neat, sanitary and orderly condition, which may include some cleaning, sweeping and/or mopping in the classroom areas. ?Must participate in 20 hours of training per year in understanding children and improving delivery of childcare services. ?Follow direction of assigned Teacher and perform other duties respective to teaching activities and guiding children as necessary. ?Responsible for interacting and communicating with parents, coworkers and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner. ?Other related duties as assigned.

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