Assistant Childcare Teacher

Assistant Childcare Teacher 

Qualifications 

Preferred be a student enrolled at any local university or college pursuing in Early Childhood Education AND taking at least one class (in person or online) 

OR 

Have an Associate, Baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education or a field related to early childhood with experience in teaching preschool children. 

If a degree is in another field, one must be willing to obtain Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), and a willingness to work toward a Degree in early childhood within 90 days of hire. Must successfully complete and maintain the following permits, and certification 

a) Food Handlers Permit (must state ANSI in the certificate); will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date. 

b) First Aid certification; will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date. c) CPR Infant/Toddler certification; will need to be renewed every two (2) years by expiration date CPR/First Aid must be for Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED 

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is preferred but not required. 

Requirements 

We will need the following documents, along with your resume: 

1- College transcripts (you will need to have an unopened official copy prior to onboard drr i10`E`ng) 

2- Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) 

3- Food Handlers (ANSI certified) permit 

4- First Aid/CPR Certification for Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED 

5- High School Diploma or GED 

6- CPR First Aid Certification 

7- 8 hours of pre-service training childcare 

Employment Status: Non-Exempt 

Job Classification: Regular, Full-Time Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm 

5922 Yorktown Blvd. Suite 102 Corpus Christi, TX 78414

361-299-0856

Duties: 

1. Maintains open lines of communications with immediate supervisor, subordinates, parents, and volunteers. 

2. Assist lead teacher in creating lesson plans and implementing a curriculum that is age and skill appropriate. 

3. Has classroom material ready at all times. 

4. Documents children's files daily on class attendance & nutrition, health, and behavior monitoring. 5. Reinforces classroom and environmental safety. 

6. Screens children for disabilities and submits reports to the Mental Health and Disability components. 7. Involves parents in educational activities to enhance their role as the assistant to principal influence on the child's education and development. 

8. Provides materials appropriate to the child's age and level of development. 

9. Serves the cultural background of the children using classroom materials, activities and related languages. 

10. Promotes a high self-esteem, is a good role model, and follows the center's behavior management system and code of ethics.

11. Is required to administer and complete the developmental screening on all children within 45 days of the child's enrollment date on Teaching Strategies. 

12. Attends morning inspections-keeping children clean and well groomed, serving meals and snacks, preparing for nap or rest time, and toilet training. 

13. Participates in the annual center’s assessment. 

14. Participates in Pre-Service training once a year and on-going in-service workshops as required by the program. 

15. Maintains adequate amount of supplies at the center. 

16. Helps Lead Teacher put together monthly thematic bulletin boards in the classrooms. 17. Attends cluster meetings, parent meetings, and workshops. 

18. Works at De Colores Child Development Center’s Ceremonies and various social events. 19. Performs other duties as assigned by Lead Teacher or Director.