An assistant teacher in a childcare center, also known as a daycare teacher assistant,supports the lead teacher and supervises children.Their responsibilities include:

• Safety:Monitoring and supervising children to ensure their safety
• Environment:Maintaining a safe and positive environment
• Relationships:Building relationships with children, parents, and guardians
• Emergencies:Alerting the lead teacher to emergencies
• Meals and snacks:Preparing and serving meals and snacks
• Activities:Assisting with activities like sand, water, or playground activities
• Personal care:Helping children with personal care like eating, dressing, using the toilet, and hygiene
• Records:Keeping student records like attendance, progress notes, and grades
• Lessons:Helping teachers prepare for lessons by assembling materials and equipment
• Behavior:Teaching appropriate behavior and social skills to students
• Rules:Helping enforce school and classroom rules
• To work in a licensed child care facility in Texas, employees must meet specific minimum standards, including: Being at least 18 years of age. Holding a high school diploma, a high school equivalent, or a high school certificate of coursework completion.