Student Assistant, Family Learning Center

JOB A Student Assistant (SA) at TJC plays an important role in promoting the mission of the department/office and college. The SA is required to assist the classroom teacher in the care and development of young children in a childcare setting while carrying out duties and responsibilities necessary for the welfare of both the children and the center's function.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Including changing soiled clothes and diapers.
• Provide classroom management for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Prepare snacks and assist with food distribution, including clean up.
• General upkeep of the classroom, bathroom, and outdoor learning environment. Including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, and cleaning of all surfaces.
• Communicate well with the lead teacher and follow directions as the teacher provides them.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Collaboration/Teamwork, Computer Software Skills, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Math Skills, Multi-tasking, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-solving, Time Management, Typing/Word Processing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Must know and consistently meet Texas Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers established by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Child Care Licensing Division

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Contributor

Work Environment: Position requires work both indoors and outdoors, may require work outside of normal business hours, and involves working in direct care with children in an early childhood setting. The environment may be active and loud at times.

Physical Demands:

Sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting (up to 50lbs) for extended periods of time. Ability to maneuver stairs and physically move objects from one location to another (up to 50lbs) by carrying, pushing, or pulling.

Travel Required: Must have reliable transportation

If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

EXPECTATIONS

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.