Preschool Teacher Assistant - Kiddie Academy of College Station

Kiddie Academy of College Station has an opening for a dynamic, caring and flexible person to join us as a Part-time Support Teacher/Teacher Aid. This is a vital position requiring a positive attitude, creativity, collaboration, and most of all the versatility to work in any our classrooms with children ranging from 6-weeks through school age. You’ll be a valued member of a passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. 

If you’re motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, then we encourage you to click Apply now!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for helping prepare and implementing proprietary curriculum, and assist in completing assessments and reports for the children daily
• Helps and supervises children during all activities
• Speak with parents and/or guardians during pick-up and drop-off hours
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems when they arise
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained and safe
• Helps children with meal times and clean-up
• Assist classrooms ranging from young infant to school-age children in areas such as: paperwork,  daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• Must be able to adapt to teaching in any of the Academy classrooms
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years of OR must be in a high school work study program relating to the area of child care
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high