Teachers Aide II Child Development

Summary of Position

Assist classroom teachers in preparing and maintaining a safe learning environment, setting up centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies. Conduct group time, small groups, center time and outside activities. Substitute for absent teachers and provide extra help in all classrooms as needed. Interact with Child Development students, modeling developmentally appropriate practice in all areas. Know and follow all Texas Minimum Standards for Licensed Childcare Centers and NAEYC Standards as well as policies and procedures of CTC Child Development Lab School Minimum Required Education High School Diploma or GED required, and 6 hours of Child Development / Early Childhood courses from a nationally, regionally or identified at the state level accredited institution of higher education required and preferably enrolled in the child development program Or a CDA and preferably enrolled in the child development program Minimum Required Experience One semester of lab experience in a lab school or 6 months working with children (0 -5 years)in a licensed child care facility Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities