Hands-On Early Intervention Teaching Assistant

Davies Institute for Speech and Hearing; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Supportive team

Growth opportunities

Paid holidays and sick time

Job summary

The Davies Institute for Speech and Hearing is hiring a Teaching Assistant for the Early Intervention Classroom at Davies Development Center in Katy, TX. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a starting salary of $35,000/year.

You will support daily instruction with teachers, SLPs, and audiologists to help children learn and grow. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in early childhood care, understanding ADLs, feeding, diapering, and potty training, plus strong

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an early childhood, preschool, or child care setting.
• Familiarity with routines of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
• Physically able to lift, carry, bend, sit on the floor, and move throughout the classroom.
• Compassionate, reliable, and able to remain calm in a dynamic environment.
• Basic understanding of child development and age-appropriate care.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher with implementing daily lessons and therapeutic activities.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups to support listening, language, and social skills.
• Model and reinforce use of speech, signs, visual supports, and communication devices as needed.
• Prepare and organize learning materials, visuals, and classroom setups.
• Assist with feeding, including bottle feeding and food preparation for young children.
• Provide support with diaper changing, toileting, and potty training following each child’s routine.
• Help children with dressing, hygiene, handwashing, and other ADLs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in all caregiving areas.

Skills

Early childhood care

Teamwork

Communication with families

Sign language familiarity

Education

CDA or related coursework

Job description

The Davies Institute for Speech and Hearing is hiring a Teaching Assistant for the Early Intervention Classroom at Davies Development Center in Katy, TX. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a starting salary of $35,000/year.

You will support daily instruction with teachers, SLPs, and audiologists to help children learn and grow. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in early childhood care, understanding ADLs, feeding, diapering, and potty training, plus strong