Teacher Assistant

Job Description: Assistant Infant Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Teaching and interacting with the infants in the Spanish language, exposing them to songs, finger plays, music and dance in Spanish.
• Following Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers at all times;
• Promoting the physical and emotional development of the infants in Spanish;
• Assisting with diaper-changing, hygiene and feeding;
• Conducting daily supervision of infants’ activities both indoors and outdoors;
• Helping to maintain classroom records, cleanliness, and orderliness;
• Safely lifting, carrying, and holding infants (up to 25 pounds) for extended periods as needed.
• Sitting on the floor with infants to attend to their needs and actively engage in play.
• Helping to maintain a safe and clean environment inside and outside the classroom, in compliance with Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers and current policies of the Pineapple School (this includes taking out the trash; proper sanitizing of tables, counters, bathrooms, and toys; and organizing drawers, cabinets and shelves);
• Interacting with parents on a daily basis, regularly reporting positive observations of each infant;
• Utilizing Conscious Discipline strategies to promote self-esteem and awareness of others;
• Helping to prepare crafts and activities for and participating in special events and celebrations such as Easter and Día de los Muertos;
• Helping out in other areas of the Center as needed;
• Attending ongoing staff development activities, including our evening monthly staff meeting, and maintaining required level of training hours (at present, 30 hours annually from start of employment, current CPR & First Aid certification, annual child abuse training; other requirements apply for caregivers with less than two years of experience in a licensed childcare center in Texas) with documentation.

Pay: $13.65 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person