Head Start Teaching Assistant
Head Start Teaching Assistant
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10-07-2025
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Job Description
Community Action Inc. of Central Texas
Job Vacancy #25-48
Program:
Early Childhood Education
Position:
Head Start Teaching Assistant
Location:
Henry Bush CDC - San Marcos Texas
Status:
Regular Full-Time
Schedule:
Monday - Friday
7AM-3PM
Salary:
$16.54 - $18.78 Hourly
(commensurate w/experience & education)
Reports To:
Site Supervisor
Date Posted:
July 7 2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
MISSION
Helping Central Texas improve economic self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.
STRATEGIC FUNCTION
Provides educational leadership to the classroom by designing and implementing classroom instruction and lesson plans appropriate to meet the individual needs of every child. Primary duty is to impart knowledge to children zero to three years of age. Secondary duty is to provide challenging appropriate educational activities.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
- Lifelong Learning: Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge skills and experiences.
- Effective Communication: Provides well thought-out concise and timely oral and written information.
- Teamwork: Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
- High Personal Standards: Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
- Flexibility: Accepts other viewpoints shifts strategies if necessary and adjusts to changing work priorities.
- Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness: Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
- Initiative: Is proactive rather than reactive.
- Courteous and Respectful: Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
May include the following:
1. Communicates and develops a positive relationship with families.
2. Assistsin the set-up of the classroom instructional learning parent meetings active supervision and documentation in cooperation with the Teacher One.
3. Knows and adheres to all policies and procedures Head Start Program Performance Standards and child care licensing standards at the classroom and center level.
with preparation of materials for instruction and the cleanup of materials after lessons.
safety guidelines when lifting equipment and picking up children upkeep and age appropriateness of all equipment which children use.
to Person in Charge in absence of Site Supervisor.
all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at 1- and in accordance with agency policy.
on time and works designated hours (unless otherwise specified by immediate supervisor)
with work schedule and location as needed based on program needs.
appropriate care for children including following appropriate diapering/toileting procedures and maintaining a sanitizes classroom such as; hand washing change of bedding and sanitation of toys equipment and all surfaces.
with recruitment of parents and staff.
General Indicators:
- Submits time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
- Submits mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.
- Attends all staff and other meetings as assigned.
- Manages time effectively.
- Be a positive role model.
- Maintains confidentiality: records client services and staff.
- Adheres to agencys best practices related to time and leave.
- Dress is appropriate to work environment.
- Maintains professionalism.
- Maintains a safe orderly and clean environment.
- Willing to work at alternative locations.
- All other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENT/QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred:
- CurrentChild Development Associate (CDA) Credential
- Six months of experience in an early education or child development center setting
- Ability to read write and speak Spanish and English
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Willingness to obtain Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in the appropriate age group within one year of hire
- Basic computer skills
Physical Requirements:
- Be able to lift 25-30 lbs.
- Be able to walk squat/kneel sit on floor see hear and speak with children to ensure childrens health and safety.
Other Requirements:
- At least 18 years old
- Criminal Background Check required at the agencys expense
- Fingerprinting required at the employees expense
- Valid Texas Drivers License and access to reliable transportation
- Vehicle Insurance (Personal injury and liability)
- Initial Health Exam required at the agencys expense
- Initial and annual TB screening at agencys expense
Employment Type
Full Time
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