Job Summary

Under immediate supervision, assists the teacher with classroom preparation and daily growth and development of four-year old children enrolled in the City’s Pre-K 4 SA program at the Education Centers. Coordinates the loading and unloading of students on and off the bus at transportation sites. Plans and coordinates high quality outdoor learning environments. Ensures the safety of students enrolled in the City's Pre-K 4 SA program at the Education Centers. Exercises no supervision.
This position is funded by sales tax that has been approved by the citizens of San Antonio for a limited time period. This position, therefore, is subject to at-will employment status, and is unclassified and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
Work Location
Varies depending on the needs of the department.
Work Hours
Varies depending on the needs of the department.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and organized learning environment.
• Actively interacts with early childhood students, engaging in powerful interactions, participating as partners in play, supporting and extending learning. Assists in conducting large-group and small group activities.
• Assists teacher in maintaining discipline, supervision of students, and uses guidance strategies appropriate for young children. Engages early childhood students by interacting at eye-level.
• Plans, develops and maintains safe, engaging outdoor learning environments.
• Monitors and assists in maintaining order at transportation sites, in the classroom, motor skills room, playground, cafeteria, hallways, and other areas.
• Maintains open communication with parents. Builds relationships with students to create a positive, safe, and welcoming school culture.
• Assists with loading and unloading students on the bus into the custody of authorized individuals. Works with assigned bus driver to ensure student safety and discipline and supervises students.
• Assists with fastening appropriate child safety restraint system.
• Supervises students as they cross the street with an authorized individual, or accompanies the students as they cross the street without an authorized individual.
• Monitors and maintains student discipline and reports violations to appropriate personnel.
• Checks the inside of the bus, both in and under each seat, at the end of each bus route.
• Documents and reports all incidents, illnesses or injuries that occur during bus ride to driver and appropriate supervisor.
• May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, and assist non-ambulatory students.
• In the case of an emergency situation, may be required to lift and carry students weighing up to 50 pounds to move students during dangerous situations.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Licenses of Certifications
  • Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment;
  • OR Twelve (12) hours of college credit in Education or Childhood Development from an accredited college or university.

Special Instructions: the following items must be attached to your online application

• High School Diploma, GED or College Transcripts.
• Resume.

Applicant Information

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic bus safety rules.
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education.
• Knowledge of safe and appropriate activities for students.
• Knowledge of appropriate early childhood guidance strategies.
• Skill in utilizing equipment used in transporting special needs students.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and utilizing associated software.
• Skill in use of classroom and instructional equipment.
• Skill in organizing, planning and prioritizing work.
• Skill in resolving conflicts and negotiating with others.
• Ability to actively engage with young children.
• Ability to learn assigned bus routes.
• Ability to adhere to safety practices.
• Ability to work with and assist students, including those with special needs.
• Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose best solution and solve problems.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are in an inside and outside environment with routine exposure to temperature variations and vehicle fumes.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.