Head Start Behavioral Aide - Early Childhood Classroom Support

ESC 14; Anson (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC 14 is seeking a Head Start Behavioral Aide to support preschool classrooms with teachers, focusing on positive behavior and social-emotional development. The role involves assisting with routines, supervision, and fostering a safe, engaging learning environment.

The ideal candidate will be patient, dependable, and a team player who believes in nurturing each child's sense of safety and belonging. Certification requirements include CDA or equivalent, with First Aid/CPR/AED to be completed

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• CDA Credential or equivalent.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom activities, transitions, meals, and daily routines.
• Provide active supervision and help maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios.
• Build positive relationships with preschool children.
• Help children develop self-regulation, social-emotional skills, independence, and positive behaviors.
• Use developmentally appropriate strategies to support children through challenging moments.
• Provide additional support to children who may need help with behavior, regulation, transitions, or classroom participation.
• Help create and maintain a safe, organized, nurturing learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, Head Start staff, school personnel, and families.
• Participate in required Head Start training and professional development.

Skills

Patience

Dependability

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Help young children feel safe, connected, and ready to learn!

We are seeking a caring, dependable Head Start Behavioral Aide to support our Head Start preschool classrooms. This position works alongside teachers to provide additional classroom support, promote positive behavior and social-emotional development, assist with transitions and daily routines, and help maintain safe supervision and appropriate child-to-staff ratios.

What You’ll Do

• Support teachers and children during classroom activities, transitions, meals, and daily routines.
• Provide active supervision and help maintain appropriate child-to-staff ratios.
• Build positive, caring relationships with preschool-aged children.
• Help children develop self-regulation, social-emotional skills, independence, and positive behaviors.
• Use Conscious Discipline and other developmentally appropriate strategies to support children through challenging moments.
• Provide additional support to children who may need help with behavior, regulation, transitions, or classroom participation.
• Help create and maintain a safe, organized, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, Head Start staff, school personnel, and families.
• Participate in required Head Start training and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or equivalent
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification, or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire

Who We’re Looking For

Someone who is patient, dependable, positive, flexible, and a team player. You should enjoy working with young children, be able to remain calm and supportive during challenging moments, and understand that behavior is a form of communication.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who believes children learn and grow best when they feel safe, connected, supported, and valued.

Join our team and help make a difference for children and families in our community!

Employment is contingent upon performance, program needs, and continued funding. This position is federally funded.