The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering
Lead Teacher's Aide TFC
The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering, El Paso, Texas, us, 88568
Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Lead Teacher's Aide TFC US-TX-El Paso
Job ID: 2025-6912
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Refugee Resettlement Shelters & Upbring
Overview At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant‑leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:
We are Warriors : Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head‑on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
We are Servants : We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
We are Family : We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.
Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.
Your Mission in Action The Lead Teacher Aide is responsible for the planning, implementation, and administration of curriculum that is developed and facilitated to a classroom of students for advancing their physical and cognitive growth and development in accordance with Trinity Charter School, TEA Regulations, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. The Lead Teacher Aide works closely with the Program Director and Trinity Charter School to ensure the campus has adequate staff to meet the needs of the children and may assist with program operations. The Lead Teacher Aide will collaborate closely with teachers to ensure smooth classroom operations, help students with their academic and behavioral needs, and maintain a safe and organized environment.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement daily developmental learning models for students to meet individual learning style and pace of learning
Plan and implement classroom activities based on individual needs of children and goals set forth
Complete and prepare teaching materials and related reports, such as, but not limited to classroom activities, individual child observations, and program records for documenting child's progress as prescribed in the work plan
Establish and follow policies and procedures for indoor and outdoor classroom environments for children to follow
Maintain classroom management and discipline using developmentally appropriate techniques
Provide constant supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities; provide and foster a safe and secure environment for children indoors and outdoors
Document developmental progress and challenges through testing
Observe and address challenging behaviors and redirect them to a more positive behavior
Work closely with Program Director to prepare the annual program budget to meet children's needs and program goals and objectives
Manage and control resources and materials to ensure quality, adequacy of supply (inventory) and cost control within budgetary allowances
Coach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals, and achieve operational excellence
Communicate with direct reports in periodic one‑on‑one meetings
Organize and deliver regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate present, ongoing, and future updates of pertinent information, projects, and initiatives
Work closely with management team to interview, hire, and onboard new employees who are strong cultural fits for Upbring
Work in collaboration with leadership and the People and Culture Team to arrange training; when needed, coordinate and/or provide in‑service training for staff development
Regularly review employee performance, including goals and progress, to provide developmental feedback: use applicable agency development tools to facilitate growth and development in staff
Draft and issue the 90‑day and annual evaluations, along with supporting documentation, as per established procedures; work in collaboration with staff to set goals during evaluation periods
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in Social Work, Education or related field OR Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education OR Completion of 48 semester hours of college coursework in a related field
One (1) year experience as a teacher, teacher's aide or in an educational setting
One (1) year supervisory experience directing, managing, and leading at least two direct reports
Bilingual (English and Spanish) with the ability to fluently converse and write in Spanish (highly preferred)
Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, or related field
Three (3) years' experience as a teacher, teacher's aide, or educational setting
Familiarity with educational technology tools and resources.
Travel
This position may be required to travel up to 10%
Perks at Upbring
Competitive PTO & paid holidays
Health, dental, vision insurance & more
403(b) Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted Gym Memberships
Physical Demands & Work Conditions
This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
Position requires frequent standing, walking and time in units/cottages which are areas where children reside
Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs.
May be required to apply safety intervention with youth that could weigh over 100 lbs.
The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.
Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Lead Teacher's Aide TFC US-TX-El Paso
Job ID: 2025-6912
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Refugee Resettlement Shelters & Upbring
Overview At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant‑leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:
We are Warriors : Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head‑on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
We are Servants : We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
We are Family : We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.
Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.
Your Mission in Action The Lead Teacher Aide is responsible for the planning, implementation, and administration of curriculum that is developed and facilitated to a classroom of students for advancing their physical and cognitive growth and development in accordance with Trinity Charter School, TEA Regulations, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. The Lead Teacher Aide works closely with the Program Director and Trinity Charter School to ensure the campus has adequate staff to meet the needs of the children and may assist with program operations. The Lead Teacher Aide will collaborate closely with teachers to ensure smooth classroom operations, help students with their academic and behavioral needs, and maintain a safe and organized environment.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement daily developmental learning models for students to meet individual learning style and pace of learning
Plan and implement classroom activities based on individual needs of children and goals set forth
Complete and prepare teaching materials and related reports, such as, but not limited to classroom activities, individual child observations, and program records for documenting child's progress as prescribed in the work plan
Establish and follow policies and procedures for indoor and outdoor classroom environments for children to follow
Maintain classroom management and discipline using developmentally appropriate techniques
Provide constant supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities; provide and foster a safe and secure environment for children indoors and outdoors
Document developmental progress and challenges through testing
Observe and address challenging behaviors and redirect them to a more positive behavior
Work closely with Program Director to prepare the annual program budget to meet children's needs and program goals and objectives
Manage and control resources and materials to ensure quality, adequacy of supply (inventory) and cost control within budgetary allowances
Coach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals, and achieve operational excellence
Communicate with direct reports in periodic one‑on‑one meetings
Organize and deliver regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate present, ongoing, and future updates of pertinent information, projects, and initiatives
Work closely with management team to interview, hire, and onboard new employees who are strong cultural fits for Upbring
Work in collaboration with leadership and the People and Culture Team to arrange training; when needed, coordinate and/or provide in‑service training for staff development
Regularly review employee performance, including goals and progress, to provide developmental feedback: use applicable agency development tools to facilitate growth and development in staff
Draft and issue the 90‑day and annual evaluations, along with supporting documentation, as per established procedures; work in collaboration with staff to set goals during evaluation periods
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in Social Work, Education or related field OR Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education OR Completion of 48 semester hours of college coursework in a related field
One (1) year experience as a teacher, teacher's aide or in an educational setting
One (1) year supervisory experience directing, managing, and leading at least two direct reports
Bilingual (English and Spanish) with the ability to fluently converse and write in Spanish (highly preferred)
Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Education, or related field
Three (3) years' experience as a teacher, teacher's aide, or educational setting
Familiarity with educational technology tools and resources.
Travel
This position may be required to travel up to 10%
Perks at Upbring
Competitive PTO & paid holidays
Health, dental, vision insurance & more
403(b) Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted Gym Memberships
Physical Demands & Work Conditions
This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
Position requires frequent standing, walking and time in units/cottages which are areas where children reside
Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs.
May be required to apply safety intervention with youth that could weigh over 100 lbs.
The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.
Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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