CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT POOL

Del Mar College - Corporate Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 29,111,000 - 34,819,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Mar College is seeking a Child Development Assistant for the Center for Early Learning to support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of preschool children. The role assists in daily activity planning, supervises groups, and works under CEL guidelines to model appropriate care and teaching practices.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, including a high school diploma, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and current Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Food Handler's

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification required within two weeks of employment.
• Food Handler’s Certificate required within two weeks of employment.
• Knowledge of Texas Child Care Minimum Standards and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities per guidelines.
• Assist with safe, healthy learning environments and daily activity plans.
• Complete center forms (portfolios, attendance, health checks).
• Maintain confidentiality of children and family information.
• Stop unsafe activities and report suspected abuse as required by law.
• Model appropriate teaching and care for CDEC students.
• Participate in staff development and communicate with parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Receptionist duties

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pediatric First Aid & CPR Certification

Food Handler’s Certificate

CDA credential or 12 college credits in Child Development/ECE

Job description

Position Information

Posting Number S1009

This position is open to Open to All Applicants

Job Title CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT POOL

Department Center for Early Learning

Position Type Non-Exempt Employment Status Full-Time-Staff

Salary Minimums: Level I - $10.16; Level II - $11.12; Level III - $12.15

Open Date 11/10/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled

Position Summary Information

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

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification (Documentation of current certification is required within two weeks of employment).
• Food Handler’s Certificate (Documentation of current certification is required within two weeks of employment).

Level I – Grade 912 (NCELREN45020)

• 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.

Level II – Grade 913 (NCELREN45011)

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Submission of CDA is required) OR Twelve (12) credit hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Two (2) years teaching experience in a center-based child care setting ***OR***two (2) years closely related teaching experience with children 0-8 years.

Level III – Grade 914 (NCELREN45016)

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Submission CDA is required) OR Twelve (12) credit hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Five (5) years teaching experience in a center-based child care setting ***OR***five (5) years closely related teaching experience with children 0-8 years.

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.