Head Start Education Aide: Inspire Young Learners

Ballinger ISD; Ballinger (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Head Start Educational Assistant to support certified staff in classrooms, reinforce reading and math, and help with curriculum development. You will work with students individually and in small groups, assist with assessments, and help maintain a safe, organized environment.

The role involves supervision during lunch, bus duty, field trips, and non-instructional activities, plus collaboration with parents and teachers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Pre-School CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Willing to obtain CDA within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified staff with students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning and implement programs.
• Assist in administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Support instructional material preparation and strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Document student learning and performance through record-keeping procedures.
• Assist with classroom behavior management to maintain a safe, orderly environment.
• Supervise students in non-instructional areas (lunch, bus duty, playground, corridors, study hall).
• Accompany students on field trips for supervision and safety.
• Distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Support parent contact to encourage involvement in student education.
• Assist students with special needs to maximize inclusion and achievement.
• Participate in IEP processes as needed.

Skills

Instruction following

Arithmetic skills

PC skills (Word, Excel)

Diversity & inclusion

Confidentiality

Student rapport

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pre-School CDA or AA in ECE (preferred)

First Aid and CPR certification

Willing to obtain CDA within 18 months

NCLB coursework/examination as required

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Applitrack is seeking a Head Start Educational Assistant to support certified staff in classrooms, reinforce reading and math, and help with curriculum development. You will work with students individually and in small groups, assist with assessments, and help maintain a safe, organized environment.

The role involves supervision during lunch, bus duty, field trips, and non-instructional activities, plus collaboration with parents and teachers.