Teacher Assistant

GETCAP Culture and Mission
Helping people help themselves and each other. GETCAP provides a variety of services that advance the self-sufficiency and general well-being of low-income East Texas households, through private and public partnerships.
Job Position Description:Assisting in all aspects of classroom operation in place of/ or in addition to regular teaching staff as a floating substitute and coordinating the use of substitute teaching staff for classrooms.
Salary Range: Hourly $14.50 – $15.00
Responsibilities:

– Assists in classrooms in addition to regular teaching staff as needed.
– Provide a safe environment to prevent and reduce Injuries
– Promote good health and nutrition and helps to provide an environment that contributes to the prevention of illness.
– Provide opportunities for children to understand, acquire and use verbal and non-verbal means of communicating thoughts and feelings.
– Provide experiences that stimulate children to explore and express their creative abilities.
– Help each child to know, accept and take pride in himself and to develop a sense of independence
– Help children learn to get along with others and encourage feeling of empathy and mutual respect among children and adults
– Provide an environment in which children can learn and practice behaviors which are appropriate and acceptable individually and in a group

Qualifications and Requirements:

– High school diploma or equivalent
– Upbeat and positive attitude
– Professionalism and can be flexible in a changing environment

Benefits:

– Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Assistance
– Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
– 403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
– Employee Assistance Program
– Paid Holidays