Teacher's Assistant

About the Role

To assist in educating young children ages six weeks to five years utilizing current child development theories and practices. Helps establish a culture to support learning and sustain an environment which promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing education curriculum and providing stimulating and developmentally appropriate activities which support the developmental level of each child.
• Observe, maintain documentation through anecdotal records, assess children’s development, and assist in creating individualized lesson plans to meet those needs.
• Employ verbal and written communication to convey essential information to parents, students and colleagues.
• Work in collaboration with the Child Development/Early Childhood Education Department.
• Maintain a safe environment by daily inspections of classrooms and playground.
• Inventory and identify necessary material and supplies for classrooms.
• Assume the duties of teacher as needed.
• Attend community functions, building a partnership with children and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of child development theories and practices based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP).
• Knowledge of child care minimum standards of Texas.
• Knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for children entering the public‑school system.
• Knowledge of resources within the community to accommodate the needs of children and families.
• Knowledge of anti‑bias curriculum and multicultural education.
• Ability to demonstrate the College values.
• Ability to pass a background check with fingerprint identification and a TB test.
• Ability to prepare individualized lesson plans to meet the developmental needs of each child in all areas of development including essential academic knowledge and skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain a rapport with parents and students by counseling, consulting and educating.
• Ability to create a positive, hospitable environment which promotes collaboration between the laboratory school and families.

Education

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: AAS or AA in Early Childhood or related field.

Experience

• Required: One year of experience in an early childhood setting.
• Preferred: Two years of experience in an early childhood setting.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Adult, Child, and Pediatric AED/CPR/First Aid Certificate (required within the first two weeks of employment).
• Food Handler Certificate (required within the first two weeks of employment).

Pay

Salary Grade: 101. Salary is based on the Board‑approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year.

Note: The duties of this position require a physical presence at the assigned on‑site work location during unrestricted operations with very limited or no opportunity for remote work arrangements.

Requisition Number: req6402. Posting closes 9/30/2026.