Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
PT CHILDREN'S TEACHER ASSISTANT-HLG/MP (Pool)

Position Status
Part Time

Classification Title
Part-Time Teacher Assistant-HLG/MP-Up to 19 hpw

Work Location
Job Summary

Responsible for assisting children's classroom teachers in the total care of the children.
Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED- verification required within 30 days of employment
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Computer knowledge, including iPads
• Good reading, writing, and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate positively with coworkers, parents, and children
• Proficient in the English language
• Must successfully pass an FBI fingerprint check and criminal history background check
• The employee is required to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• College credit hours; related field preferred
• Recent experience working in a licensed childcare facility or early childhood program
• Knowledge of Child Care Licensing (CCL) Minimum Standards
• Knowledge of health and safety standards, appropriate classroom management, and curriculum
• Knowledge of ages and stages of development of children ages 4 months to 5 years of age
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Essential Functions

• Know, implement, and adhere to the Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing Minimum Standards, Workforce Solutions Permian Basin Child Care Services criteria, Midland College Children's Center policies, and Midland College policies
• Dependability in attendance, adherence to all-time policies, positive job attitude, cooperation with parents, children, and staff, flexibility, willingness to accept change, and keeping up with the current trends in the field of early childhood development
• Assist the teachers with daily routines
• Assist in the implementation of children's activities
• Help with children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs
• Assist with lunch and snack setup
• Assist with diaper changes and potty training
• Light daily cleaning of classroom environment, disinfecting, changing linens, and doing light laundry
• Assist with playground duties
• Complete 30 clock hours of early childhood training annually to meet CCL guidelines from the start date
• The employee may be required to participate in staff development activities as requested
• Other duties assigned by the Director or Children's Teachers

Physical Demands

• Must be in good physical health, energetic, nurturing, and patient
• Must be able to lift children up to 40 pounds to change diapers, assist with potty training, walking, bending, standing, stooping, reaching, squatting down, stretching, sitting on the floor, rising up from low chairs or when sitting on the floor, and must be able to participate with children on the playground
• Ethical behavior, security sensitive work, team-oriented, cooperation with coworkers, secure work environment, confidentiality required

Security Sensitivity

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Min Salary
$12.00 per hour

Max Salary
$12.00 per hour

Pay Statement
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P01172S2016

Open Date
11/14/2023

Position Available
Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application.
If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
EEO Statement

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.