TEACHER ASSISTANT, CHILD DEVELOPMENT LAB SCHOOL

Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.

******POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED******

Looking For Individuals Who Exemplify Our College Values

• Communications:** We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. **Excellence**: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. **Inclusiveness:** We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. **Integrity**: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. **People:** We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.
  
  

General Position Description

Maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for all students who attend the Child Development Lab School. Assisting classroom teachers in the administration of developmental curriculum.

Receives general supervision from the Facility Director and exercises no supervision. **NOTE:** This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Earned CDA credential or a minimum of 12 credit hours completed in early childhood education/child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education from an accredited college or university

• Experience:** More than 6 months of experience working with young children ages birth to five (5) years, including work study, graduate work, and internships
• Special Requirements:** A minimum of 30 hours additional child development training per year. Commitment to obtain Pediatric First Aid/CPR, Reporting and Recognizing Abuse and Neglect and other required trainings certifications within 90 days of employment.
  
  

Selection Criteria

***The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:***

Knowledge of: 1. Texas DFPS minimum standards and National Associate for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) program standards; 2. Childrens nutrition; 3. Appropriate child guidance techniques;

Skills in: 4. Working with young children; 5. CPR/First-Aid;

Ability to: 6. Work cooperatively with coworkers; 7. Communicate professionally using oral and written methods; 8. Problem-solve and make classroom decisions in a timely manner; 9. Model appropriate teaching, interaction, and guidance strategies for lab students and teacher aides.

Working Conditions

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.

Benefits

Health Insurance, retirement plan, sick leave, vacation and holidays. Eligible employees and dependents may take college courses tuition free. Participation in Medicare Part A, but not Social Security (FICA).

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants should submit application materials to: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mclennan. **NOTE: Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise.**

MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify

• Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application.
  
  

Required Application Materials

Online Employment Application

Resume

Cover Letter (See Selection Criteria)

Copies of college transcripts

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