Teacher Associate
Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children
San Antonio, Texas
Department: Academic
Reports To: Principal
Last Updated: July 7, 2025
We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative team member who exemplifies our core values of excellence, integrity, innovation, collaboration, and stewardship. The ideal candidate will support students who are deaf or hard of hearing, assist with special needs, and contribute meaningfully to both instructional and non-instructional classroom activities. This role requires strong communication skills, a passion for student development, and the ability to work closely with teachers, staff, and families to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
- Collaborate with your assigned teacher, grade-level team, and staff to support student learning and classroom operations.
- Support students who are deaf or hard of hearing by checking hearing devices and placing FM units each morning.
- Assist with the needs of students requiring additional support, including diaper changing, toilet training, and behavior management aligned with Conscious Discipline.
- Prepare classroom materials, operate technology, supervise students during transitions and activities, and facilitate language development through conversation and recorded samples.
- Provide small group or one-on-one academic support, manage learning centers, grade assignments under teacher direction, and maintain effective communication with students, families, and staff.
- Engage in meaningful observation and learning from your mentor teacher throughout the year.
- Gradually take over instructional blocks only during designated student teaching time frames, as outlined by your university program.
- Participate in teacher planning when possible and collaborate with substitutes to ensure continuity during teacher absences.
- Assist with drop-off and pick-up process to ensure the safety, efficiency and smooth transition of students, while enforcing school policies and communicating effectively with parents and guardians.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Individual must possess a bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited university. Must currently be enrolled in Master’s degree in Deaf Education from an accredited university.
- At least one year of student teaching or internship experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of core academic subjects. General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
- Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Bilingual preferred.
Certificates:
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned is preferred.
- Valid Deaf Education certification is preferred.
- Valid LSLS certification is preferred.
- Valid Special Education certification is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
About Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children:
Our Mission: Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children promotes early identification and intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and helps them develop their maximum potential through listening, spoken language and literacy. Our Core Beliefs: We believe that children who are deaf or hard of hearing can learn to listen and talk if early identification, appropriate amplifications, and intervention take place. We follow the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention 1-3-6 model. We believe that all children can learn in a stimulating environment led and encouraged by educated, dedicated teaching staff. We believe that the participation of parents and their partnership with the school are critical to the success of the child.The following comprehensive educational programs and support services are available for children who are deaf or hard of hearing:Newborn Hearing Evaluation Center: Diagnostic hearing evaluations from birth through 6 months oldParent-Infant Program: Birth to three years of ageEarly Childhood and Elementary Programs: Three years old through fifth gradeAudiology: Identification, fitting and management of hearing technologySpeech-Language Therapy: Comprehensive therapy provided for students