Early Childhood Assistant - Play, Learn & Grow

Del Mar College Testing Center; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Mar College’s Center for Early Learning is seeking a Child Development Assistant to support a group of young children, assisting with daily activity plans and helping with social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. The role models proper care and interacts with CDEC students.

The position is non-exempt, full-time staff, with minimum qualifications including a high school diploma or GED, lifting up to 50 pounds, and required pediatric first aid/CPR and food handler certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds as part of daily care.
• Current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification required within two weeks.
• Food Handler’s Certificate required within two weeks.
• Level I–III CDA credential or related coursework and experience as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment and implement daily activity plans.
• Complete center forms, daily meal counts, attendance, health checks, and safety checklists.
• Maintain confidentiality of children and family information.
• Stop unsafe activities and report suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Model appropriate teaching and care-giving practices for CDEC students.
• Participate in staff development and communicate with parents.

Skills

Lifting 50 pounds

Pediatric First Aid & CPR

Food Handler's Certificate

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA credential or 12 credit hours in ECE

Job description

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Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S1009

This position is open to

This position is open to Open to All Applicants

Job Title

Job Title CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT POOL

Department

Department Center for Early Learning

Position Type

Position Type Non-Exempt

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time-Staff

Open Date

Open Date 11/10/2025

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

• 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

Job Duty

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.

Job Duty

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.

Job Duty

Assists with completing center forms, which include developmental portfolios, daily meal count, attendance records, health checks, and safety checklists.

Job Duty

Maintains confidentiality of children and family information.

Job Duty

Stops unsafe activities, and reports suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law.

Job Duty

Models for CDEC students appropriate teaching and care giving practices.

Job Duty

Other duties include participating in staff development activities and communicating with parents.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?
  • Yes.
  • No.
• * Do you have the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds?
  • Yes.
  • No.
• * Do you have a current Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification or the ability to obtain certification in the first two weeks of employment?
  • Yes.
  • No.
• * Do you have a current Food Handler’s Certificate or the ability to obtain certification in the first two weeks of employment?
  • Yes.
  • No.

Required Documents

Resume

Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

Transcripts

Curriculum Vitae

List of Professional References

Certification(s)

Letter(s) of Recommendation

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.