CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT I POOL

Del Mar College Testing Center; Corpus Christi, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Del Mar College's Center for Early Learning is seeking a Child Development Assistant I to join a pool of applicants for part-time assignments.

You will support in meeting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of a group of young children and help model teaching and care practices while assisting in daily activity plans and parent communications. Background checks apply to employment.

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 required prior to first day).
• Food Handler’s Certificate (Documentation required prior to first day).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists with maintaining a safe, healthy, and attractive learning environment and with writing and implementing daily activity plans to develop safe and healthy habits, physical skills, self-esteem, etc.
• Assists with completing center forms, including 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.
• Participates in staff development activities and communicates with parents.

Skills

Data entry

Receptionist duties

Customer service

Word processing

General clerical duties

Strong communication skills

Education

Twelve credit hours in Child Development or Early Education

CDA credential

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a Labor Intensive position which requires a drug and physical exam for employment as well as receipt of a Negative TB Test.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. AN APPLICATION IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR, AT WHICH TIME APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PT765

Job Title

Job Title CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT I POOL

Department

Department Center for Early Learning

Position Type

Position Type Non-Exempt

Employment Status

Employment Status Part-Time

Salary Minimum $10.16 per hour

Open Date

Open Date 11/12/2025

Close Date

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 requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Del Mar College supports veteran employment and provides consideration to qualified veterans consistent with Texas law. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.
• Assists with 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.
• Assists with 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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This is a Labor Intensive position which requires a drug and physical exam for employment. Do you remain interested in the position?
  • Yes.
  • No.
• * This position requires a negative TB Test for employment. Do you remain interested in the position?
  • Yes.
  • No.
• * Do you have twelve credit hours in Child Development or Early Education ***OR*** a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential?
  • Yes, I have twelve credit hours in Child Development or Early Education (Submission of transcript required).
  • Yes, I have a CDA credential (Submission of Credential is required).
  • No.
• * 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?
  • Yes, I have six (6) months experience in a center-based child care setting.
  • Yes, I have six (6) months of closely related teaching experience with children 0-8 years.
  • No.
• * Do you have a current Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification (documentation of current certification is required prior to first day of employment)?
  • Yes (Submission of certification is recommended).
  • Can obtain and provide documentation of certification prior to first day of employment.
  • No.
• * Do you have a current Food Handler’s Certificate (documentation of current certification is required prior to first day of employment)?
  • Yes (Submission of certification is recommended).
  • Can obtain and provide documentation of certification prior to first day of employment.
  • No.
• * Do you have the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds?
  • Yes.
  • No.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Certification(s)

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As provided by law, Del Mar College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other constitutionally or statutorily impermissible reason.