CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT I POOL

Position Information

Posting Number: PT765
Job Title: CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT I POOL
Department: Center for Early Learning
Position Type: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Part-Time
Salary: Minimum $10.16 per hour
Open Date: 11/12/2025
Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: The purpose of this position is to assist in meeting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of a group of young children and model for CDEC students’ appropriate teaching and care-giving practices. This is accomplished by assisting in writing and implementing daily activity plans; by helping children with physical skills, self-esteem, social, cognitive, and communication skills and observing children for developmental milestones.

• Minimum Qualifications: Twelve (12) credit hours in Child Development or Early Education ***OR*** a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Submission of transcripts or CDA is required). Six (6) months teaching experience in a center-based child care setting ***OR*** six (6) months of closely related teaching experience with children 0-8 years. Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification (Documentation of current certification is required prior to first day of employment). Food Handler’s Certificate (Documentation of current certification is required prior to first day of employment).
• Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of Texas Child Care Minimum Standards and developmentally appropriate teaching and care-giving practices for children 18 months through 4 years. Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization, including data entry, receptionist duties, customer service, word processing and general clerical duties. Strong written and verbal communication skills in communicating with other staff, parents, and DMC students and faculty and in modeling appropriate language, vocabulary, and writing for children.
• Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Special Instructions to Applicants: This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
• Our Culture: Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III: Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.

Job Duties

• Supervises children during indoor and outdoor activities and routines as required by regulating entities governing the activities of the CEL and in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices; and may work without direct supervision for all or portions of a day.
• Affords assistance in maintaining a safe, healthy, and attractive learning environment both inside and outside, and assists with writing and implementing daily activity plans to develop safe and healthy habits, physical skills, self-esteem, creative expression, social skills, cognitive skills, and communication skills of the children assigned to his or her group and assists with sharing information with parents.
• Affords assistance in completing center forms, which include developmental portfolios, daily meal count, attendance records, health checks, and safety checklists.
• Maintains confidentiality of children and family information.
• Stops unsafe activities, and reports suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law.
• Models for CDEC students appropriate teaching and care-giving practices.
• Other duties include participating in staff development activities and communicating with parents.

Supplemental Questions

This is a Labor Intensive position which requires a drug and physical exam for employment. Do you remain interested in the position?

This position requires a negative TB Test for employment. Do you remain interested in the position?

Do you have twelve credit hours in Child Development or Early Education ***OR*** a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential?

Do you have six (6) months teaching experience in a center-based child care setting ***OR*** six (6) months of closely related teaching experience with children 0-8 years?

Do you have a current Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification (documentation of current certification is required prior to first day of employment)?

Do you have a current Food Handler’s Certificate (documentation of current certification is required prior to first day of employment)?

Do you have the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds?

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents: Resume, Letter of Interest, Transcripts, Certification(s)