At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement.Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Classroom Teacher Assistant at the Child Care Center who will be all-in on our mission and who will provide support in childcare center classrooms to children and to the Early Learning Teacher. Both the Hagy Center for Young Children and the Child Development Lab School are part of Texas Rising Star; a rating system for childcare and early learning programs that exceed Child Care Regulation minimum standards. We are searching for a qualified candidate who can help us stay in the rating of the Texas Rising Star and will instruct preschool children in learning basic skills, and build positive relationships between children, and with families and children. These responsibilities require teaching and instruction of learning activities and providing positive guidance with assigned children.

EDUCATION

• Required: Highschool Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Some College coursework in a related field

EXPERIENCE

• Required: One (1) year of experience working in the Early Childhood profession.
• Preferred: Two (2) years’ Experience working in the Early Childhood profession.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Preferred: Food Safe Manager, CPR and First Aid.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Clear Background History
• Complete 38 clock hours of training each year.
• In accordance with Texas state law and licensing rules of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, persons employed in this position will be subject to a Child Care Criminal History Check (TDPRS Form 2971), FBI Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis test.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build positive relationships with children, families and staff.
• Assist staff, students, and administrative personnel.
• Work under the supervision of the Early Learning Teacher.
• Provide a safe environment for performance of work and play.
• Greet visitors and students.
• Answer phone calls and route them to the correct person.
• Promote and protect children’s health by keeping classroom sanitized and following proper health codes.
• Assist with laundry, kitchen, and perform other duties.

• Maintain effective office organization and accurate record management.
• Assist staff with both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work well with a team and independently.
• Ability to love and nurture the children that attend childcare facilities.
• Ability to uphold high standards of the childcare center.
• Willing to keep top level quality of care.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards job and facility.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Salary: Amarillo College - Salary Schedules (actx.edu), Pay grade 3 (salary is determined by human resources based on education, work experience and equity).

Work Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays and varying events as necessary.) Timely and regular attendance for all employees is required to ensure adequate staffing and to meet expected productivity standards throughout the organization.

Work Environment: This position works in a childcare environment, requiring regular sanitation. Daily exposure to household cleaning supplies, frequently distracting noise levels and frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed. Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Employee may be required to lift children.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Amarillo College is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our customers.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Benefits

Amarillo College offers a rich benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Benefit Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College employees receive an additional 2.5% of their pay that can be applied to health insurance or retirement. Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. Amarillo College Holidays