Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS SAN ANTONIO, TX

Job Type: 4A Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-01194

Department: Pre-K 4 SA

Opening Date: 04/12/2024

Closing Date: 4/24/2024 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The City of San Antonio's Pre-K 4 SA Department is looking to fill multiple positions. Applications from this posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

This advertisement will be used to fill one of the following positions:

Teacher's Aide (Full-Time) : Salary is $18.00 Hourly.
Assistant Teacher : Salary is $19.85 Hourly.

Under immediate supervision, is responsible for assisting a classroom teacher in planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of four- year old students enrolled in the City's Pre-K 4 SA program at the Education Centers to include outdoor learning environments. Assists the teacher with classroom preparation and daily growth and development of students. 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
Locations vary and will be determined based on departmental needs.

Work Hours
Schedule will be determined based on departmental needs.

Essential Job Functions

Assists with preparing needed materials and supplies.
Assists in maintaining a clean and organized learning environment.
Actively interacts with children, engaging in powerful interactions, participating as partners in play, supporting and extending learning.
Assists teacher in maintaining discipline, supervision of students, and uses guidance strategies appropriate for young children.
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.
Observes student's progress and communicates with classroom teacher.
Assists with loading and unloading students on the bus into the custody of authorized individuals and 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.
Walks and 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.
Operates equipment according to established safety procedures.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements for Teacher's Aide:

High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas
Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
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.

Job Requirements for Assistant Teacher:

Forty-eight (48) hours of college credit from an accredited college or university.
Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. OR Twelve (12) of the forty-eight (48) 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:

College Transcripts (if you have obtained college credits.)
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.
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.
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.
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, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and 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.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of early childhood education.
Knowledge of child development.
Knowledge of child behavior management.
Skill in operating equipment used in transporting special needs students.
Skill in operating 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 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 participate in current or long-range planning projects.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.
Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position.

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:

Note:

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 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.

01

I understand by applying to this posting, the City of San Antonio's Pre-K 4 SA Department is looking to fill multiple positions and that applications may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Yes, I understand and agree.

02

Please select which position you would like to be considered for:

Full Time Teacher's Aide
Assistant Teacher

03

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

04

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

05

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
Yes - Both Programs
No

06

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

Some High School
High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
None of the above

07

Do you have forty-eight (48) or more credit hours in Education or Childhood Development from an accredited college or university?

08

Do you have twelve (12) hours of college credit in Education or Childhood Development from an accredited college or university?

09

Do you have a Child Development Associate Certification (CDA)?

10

Do you have the ability to obtain a Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) within six (6) months of employment?

Yes
No
N/A: I already have a Child Development Associate Certification (CDA).

11

How many years of experience do you have teaching early childhood in a private, charter, or public school?

None
Less than one year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
11 years
12 years
13 years
14 years
15 years +

12

How many years of experience do you have working in a classroom with children 5 years of age or younger at a private, charter, or public school?

None
Less than one year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years or more

13

Are you fluent in Spanish?

14

If you answered yes to being fluent in Spanish, please select any of the following in which applies.

Read
Write
Speak
Interpret
None of the above

15

Describe your experience working in early childhood education. What age group did you work with? How many children did you work with? What role did you play in student education and classroom management? Please limit your response to 1 - 2 paragraphs. If you do not have experience in early childhood education, enter "N/A".

16

Describe your working relationship with your partnering teacher. Please limit your response to 1 - 2 paragraphs. If you do not have related experience, please enter "N/A".

17

I understand that leave is accrued based on the number of days worked.

Agree
Disagree

18

I understand the starting pay for a Teacher's Aide $18.00 per hour and an Assistant Teacher is $19.85 per hour. I understand I will work 217 days a year (inclusive of 13 holidays) for a total of 1,728 hours annually.

Agree
Disagree

19

I acknowledge 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.

I acknowledge

20

I have attached the resume and transcripts (if applicable) requested by the department.

Required Question