Teacher Aide at Chicanos Por La Causa – Los Fresnos, Texas

The Magnolia ORR team is hiring for a Teacher Aide to join the team in Los Fresnos, TX!

POSITION SUMMARY
The Teacher’s Aide will provide individual and/or group instructional support to the children, as well as assist classroom teachers with planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate instruction, create and foster a positive learning environment with varied experiences which will enhance the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development of the children in accordance to the Texas Education Code, Trinity Charter School performance standards, the Agency’s school readiness goals, and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. The Teacher’s Aide will assist the classroom teacher with developing instructional subjects according to the standards of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). CPLC is classified as an essential business by the state because the services we provide are critical to the well-being of thousands of children and families. Our CPLC staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant field with a minimum of 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education
• 1-year experience in early childhood education or in an educational setting
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills
• Must be at least 21 years of age

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement early childhood curriculum
• Demonstrated ability to manage the classroom and work well under pressure
• Ability to build a positive rapport with children and team members
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally, interact with all levels of staff and management
• Prepare quality well-written documents, reports, and correspondence
• Time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks, requests, and projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and within a team with limited supervision; ability to take initiative
• Strong computer skills; high proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, EXCEL, and Outlook)