Classroom Aide, Part-Time, Head Start

City of Santa Fe Springs; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Webb County Head Start is seeking a classroom aide to support center operations and staff. Responsibilities include maintaining classrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms, assisting with activities and decorations, and rotating to centers as needed.

The role requires verbal and written communication in English and oral Spanish, with supervision by the Area Service Manager. Pre-employment checks and county policies apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas driver’s license with reliable insured transportation required.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, MVR check, and criminal background check required.
• Not Civil Service; subject to Webb County policies and Head Start addendum.

Responsibilities

• Maintain classrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
• Wash dishes and dispose of trash.
• Assist teacher with classroom activities and decorations.
• Rotate to centers as needed.
• Assist with outdoor activities and supervision.
• Communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The classroom aide holds a variety of responsibilities in support of the Head Start Center's operations. These duties encompass general maintenance of food service areas and assistance to center staff with classroom activities. This role is overseen by the Area Service Manager.

Major Duties

• Maintain all classrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
• Wash dishes and dispose of trash.
• Assist the teacher with classroom activities and decorations.
• Rotate to centers as needed.
• Assist with outdoor activities and supervision.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Occasionally

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.
• Working in low temperatures.
• Working in high temperatures.
• Working in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.

Constantly

• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and/or standing.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must have a Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation that is properly insured.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• This position is not covered by Civil Service; therefore, it is subject to all Webb County Policies and the Webb County Head Start addendum.

Valid Texas Driver’s License*

• If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver’s License must be obtained prior to employment.

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.

Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.

https://www.webbcountytx.gov/RiskManagement/EmployeeBenefits/

The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Clinic*
• Vacation and sick leave
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)**

*Available to ALL employees

• Available to Permanent Part-Time employees

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Some College Hours
• Vocational Certificate
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree or higher

02

Do you have reliable transportation and can provide proof of liability insurance?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid and current Texas Driver's License or an out-of-state driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid and current Texas Driver's License or an out-of-state driver's license.
• No, I do not have a valid or current Texas Driver's License or an out-of-state driver's license.

04

Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

• Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide required documentation prior to hire.
• No, I would not be able to provide required documentation.
• Required Question