Job Details

Salary: $15.70 Hourly
Location : Hereford, TX
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202400394
Division: Hereford Campus
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 4

Summary
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 Part-Time Kids College Teacher Assistant - Hereford who will be all-in on our mission and who will be creative, work well with children, and have a diverse skill set to share with others. Kids College classes included but are not limited to: sports, education, fitness, culinary, arts, computer, coding and painting.

Qualifications
EDUCATION:

Required: Currently working on High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred: First Aid and CPR Certification.
EXPERIENCE:

Preferred: Successful Teaching Experience.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Site Supervisor.
• Establish clear rules and expectation of the program with students.
• Assist teacher in maintaining order and structure during class.
• Be actively engaged and involved with students each day.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with co-workers.
• Be flexible with lesson plans and activity changes.
• Ensure space is safe, clean and organized.
• Participate in and complete performance assessments/evaluations as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• 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 & Abilities

• Ability to follow directions and chain of command.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude under stress.
• Be adaptable when dealing with a variety of ages.

Salary: Amarillo College follows a lag pay strategy, with starting offers typically between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, rarely reaching the maximum to support long-term growth within each position.

Pay grade 4 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

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.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary.)

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.

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

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

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.
Part-time employees are entitled to a free gym membership at the First Bank Southwest Fitness center, Free tuition up to 6 credits per semester, and a generous retirement plan.