Preschool Teacher Assistant Jobs in Communities In Schools of Central Texas Austin, TX

Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Essential Functions:

• Support the Early Childhood Instructor in daily tasks and routines in the early childhood education classes for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, as assigned.
• Follow classroom schedules and routines that are consistent to ensure children have enough physical activity, child-directed play, learning centers, outdoor time, and rest to support their growth and learning.
• Support a variety of creative, intercultural, inclusive, differentiated, research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Ensure the safety of children through constant supervision.
• Follow all CISCT AmeriCorps policies and procedures including documenting service hours, attending orientation and ongoing training throughout the service year, and complete Life After AmeriCorps training and activities. Attend ECTA-specific training through ASPIRE.
• Participate in ASPIRE two-generation team approach to service delivery with a focus on parental involvement, parent/teacher rapport and high levels of communication with families.
• Serve a total of 450 AmeriCorps service hours over the 5.5-month service term. Members must meet monthly benchmarks and serve an average of 21 hours per week.
• Serve as a productive member of the CIS AmeriCorps team at the ASPIRE program site. Meet with the ASPIRE Family Education Coordinator at least once per week for supervision and project support. Demonstrate a positive demeanor and commitment to service.
• Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs and report these signs immediately to the Family Education Coordinator.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality on private and personal matters that are unique to children and their families.
• The responsibilities above are essential position functions and are subject to reasonable accommodations.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions:

• Have a passion for working with young children and families and a desire to gain experience working with a two-generation model. No prior experience is required!
• Be able to build healthy and appropriate relationships with diverse individuals, including students, families, campus staff and CIS staff, including setting boundaries and maintaining confidentiality.
• Take initiative and be proactive in daily service activities. Maintain a level of professionalism consistent with campus and CIS program expectations.
• Be comfortable using technology systems to complete work, including student documentation and program requirements.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, flexibility, and willingness to be a supportive team member in a diverse service environment.
• Have a personal commitment to educational equity and removing systemic barriers that hinder student success. Take an asset-based approach to student services and family engagement.
  
  

National Service Eligibility:

• Be 18 years or older at the start of the term of service.
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Consent to a four-part background check including National Sex Offender search, State of Residence and State of Service checks, and fingerprint checks.
• Commit to service as an AmeriCorps member for the duration of the service term and to successfully completing all service requirements.