ASSISTANT TEACHER - Family Day Out
Company: Respite Care of San Antonio Inc
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Child Development Assistant
Teacher is responsible for ensuring the daily care of each child
and helping the Lead Teacher maintain a fun and interactive
learning environment within developmental childcare. This
individual will assist the Lead Teacher in implementing the
provided curriculum. The Child Development Assistant Teacher works
with the Lead Teacher to ensure learning is fun and interactive,
positive guidance is established and enforced and the children’s
basic needs are met. This person will assist the organization in
achieving our mission of enhancing the stability and nurturing
opportunities of families caring for children with special needs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Implement plans designed by the teacher.
Assist with lesson planning and facilitating daily schedule. ?
Assist with arranging space, equipment, and materials in the
classroom and outdoors. ? Assist with maintaining a clean, orderly
child-centered environment. ? Assist with maintaining up-to-date
and accurate administrative paperwork including meal counts,
incident/illness reports, etc. ? Assume responsibility of the
teacher in her absence. ? Assume responsibility for projects as
delegated by the teacher/director. ? Report all
incidents/emergencies to the teacher/director. ? Administer general
care, such as toileting, feeding, changing diapers, etc. ? Actively
engage with the children and encourage them in all domains of
development. ? Work on developmentally appropriate skills as they
apply to each unique child (i.e., alphabet, numbers, colors,
sounds, sitting up, tracking objects, community skills, daily
living skills and educational skills, etc.) ? Facilitate the
modification of activities for children with disabilities to ensure
full participation (seek guidance when needed). ? Formally observe
children’s activities and progress; document and share information
regarding children’s experiences with Lead Teacher. ? Utilize
appropriate behavior management techniques and use positive
reinforcement to encourage and foster appropriate behaviors in
children. Coregulate children’s behavior through positive
discipline/guidance techniques in a trauma-informed manner. ? Use
descriptive language to guide children (i.e., ‘put your feet on the
floor’, ‘put your bottom on the chair/on the mat’, ‘our hands
belong to ourselves’ instead of ‘get down’, ‘sit’, ‘stop hitting’
respectively or other ‘no’, and ‘stop’ language). ? Engage and
effectively communicate with persons from diverse cultures and
communities and different groups, including children,
parents/guardians, agency colleagues, donors, support staff
members, supervisors, administrators, and persons from the legal
and judicial system. ? Supervise children at all times. Ensure that
the care and supervision of children are of the utmost concern,
with attention to health and safety. Follow active supervision
guidelines to include scanning/counting, listening, and
anticipating children’s behaviors. ? Respect each child and their
family’s culture. ? Show affection, respect, and interest in each
child and treat them with dignity and respect at all times, in all
circumstances. ? Demonstrate professionalism, engagement, and
kindness to all children and families regardless of race, religion,
nationality, abilities, familial status or make up, etc. ? Develop
and maintain a supportive rapport with parents/guardians. ?
Maintain a professional working atmosphere and confidentiality of
information about staff, families, and coworkers. Perform other
duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Teacher, Site
Supervisor, and/or Director. Required Qualifications : Minimum of
two years of direct care experience and/or childcare experience At
least 18 years of age High school diploma or equivalent Valid Texas
driver’s license Ability to pass all background checks Ability to
complete paid new hire orientation training Experience working with
children with developmental disabilities preferred Availability for
the following schedules: Family Day Out - Every Sturday , From
9:00am till 4:00pm Starting salary: $15.00/hour with consideration
for education and experience
Keywords: Respite Care of San Antonio Inc, Pflugerville , ASSISTANT TEACHER - Family Day Out, Education / Teaching , San Antonio, Texas
