Child Development Center Assistant Pool - 2026-27 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 17,502 - 24,927; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Child Development Center Assistant for the 2026-27 school year in Denton, Texas. This full-time role involves providing a safe and nurturing environment for children, focusing on their cognitive and emotional development.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, first aid training, and experience with young children. Responsibilities include curriculum planning and maintaining accurate records of child activities. Join us to make a positive impact in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Experience working in an infant, toddler, or early childhood care setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Works with the Lead Caregiver to provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Assists in supervising group activities.
• Maintains accurate records of classroom activities.

Skills

Knowledge of working with children

Ability to communicate

Ability to learn signs of child abuse

Ability to learn First Aid and CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in child development or related field (preferred)

Tools

Standard classroom and nursery equipment

Personal computer

Job description

Child Development Center Assistant Pool - 2026-27 School Year

Denton Independent School District, Fred Moore Day Nursery School - Denton, Texas

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Details

Job ID: 5684443

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Grade: 01

Pay Family: Auxiliary

PC Assignment: CDC Assistant, FMDNS

PC Assignment Code: 82008; 82010

Minimum Salary: $15.40 per hour

Job Description

Reports to: Child Development Coordinator

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Dept./School: Fred Moore DNS

Duty Days: 260-261 days per school year

Primary Purpose:

Works as a member of the Child Care Center team in providing a high level of child care for the center’s children through providing safe, healthy and nurturing environment through social, emotional and cognitive learning experiences for the children.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Minimum age of 18 years
• High school diploma or equivalent
• College coursework in child development, education, or a related field (preferred)
• Ability to meet district health standards and physical requirements for the position
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

Experience

• Experience working in an infant, toddler, or early childhood care setting (preferred)

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of working with children including growth and development and developmentally appropriate practices of children ages birth to six years
• Ability to communicate with children, parents, center staff, and the general public
• Ability to learn to recognize signs and symptoms of child abuse.
• Ability to learn First Aid and CPR with ability to administer when necessary

Key Responsibilities

• Works with the Lead Caregiver in the development, planning and implementation of a developmentally appropriate daily curriculum which provides social, emotional, physical and cognitive learning experiences.
• Assists in supervising and participates in group activities.
• Helps to maintain accurate records, including lesson plans, daily schedules, attendance records, anecdotal records, parent contacts, emergency contacts, incident reports, allergy lists, medication forms and assessments.
• Suggests to Lead Caregiver appropriate discipline and discuss methods with classroom staff and parents so that discipline is consistent.
• Maintains children’s interest through frequently updating the classroom environment with books, posters, decorations, children’s artwork, etc.
• Interacts with children to encourage their involvement in group activities.
• Helps to ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times, being alert to the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group and reports all problems to Lead Caregiver.
• Communicate with Lead Caregiver and director in a timely manner all behavioral problems and incidents.
• Develops reciprocal relationships with children’s families through daily personal communication, parent conferences, classroom gatherings, and center wide social events.
• Helps in maintaining a clean facility by cleaning area of responsibility before, during and at the end of the day according to prescribed cleaning regimen.
• Complies with applicable universal precautions and infection control guidelines and procedures.
• Safeguards all sensitive or confidential records and information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.
• Performs all other duties as may be necessary or assigned by supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities

• Adhere to all district policies, procedures, and expectations as outlined in the employee handbook and administrative regulations.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participate in professional development, faculty/department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform additional duties assigned to support the mission and goals of the district and campus.

Job Demands

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard classroom and nursery equipment, including toys, playground equipment, multiple-rider strollers, changing tables, and child care supplies; personal computer and printer.

Posture: Moderate standing; frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, and reaching associated with infant and early childhood care activities.

Motion: Moderate walking, climbing, lifting, balancing, and handling or moving children and classroom materials.

Lifting: Regular light to moderate lifting and carrying of infants and young children, including lifting children to and from changing tables and other care areas.

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; frequent exposure to bodily fluids; work in close physical proximity to children requiring hands‑on care and supervision.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control attentiveness, and sound judgement under stress while ensuring the safety, security and well‑being of children during care activities, including diapering and medication administration as authorized.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]