Child Care Aide - Full-time (26-27 school year)

Young World Physical Education; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 17,771 - 26,642; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in San Angelo, Texas, is looking for a full-time Child Care Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves providing essential childcare services for teen parents pursuing their high school diploma or GED. Key responsibilities include supervising children, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting the developmental needs of children. A High School Diploma or GED is required, alongside effective skills in communication and working with young families. The salary ranges from $12.90 to $19.34 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community.
• Maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruption.

Responsibilities

• Supervise infants and children at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe learning environment.
• Participate in professional learning and staff meetings.

Skills

Ability to work well with infants and young children

Ability to work well with teenage parents and adults

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Standard childcare equipment

Job description

Child Care Aide - Full-time (26-27 school year)

Job Details

Job ID: 5681387

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Child Care Aide

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Child Care Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months; 2026-2027 school year

HOURLY SALARY RANGE: Minimum $12.90, Midpoint $16.12, Maximum $19.34

Primary Purpose:

Provide childcare services as stated by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services to enable teen parents to pursue and earn a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with infants and young children
• Ability to work well with teenage parents and adults
• Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Minimum Experience: One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Child Care

• Supervise infants and children at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe learning environment.
• Demonstrate physical, emotional, and intellectual competencies necessary for self-control and good judgment when performing assigned responsibilities.
• Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, their families, and their cultures.
• Interact with children, showing affection, interest, respect, and fostering developmentally appropriate independence.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Maintain familiarity with the district’s curriculum to better serve the needs of children and parents.

Communication

• Articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit community support.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard childcare equipment, including changing table, feeding chair, crib, swing
• Posture: Frequent sitting/standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking; frequent repetitive hand motions, wrist flexion/extension
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance
• Environment: Work in child care setting; occasional exposure to contagious diseases
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruption

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required