Head Start Teacher Assistant

Region 8 ESC; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Independent School District Child Development Center in Mount Pleasant, Texas seeks a Head Start Teacher Assistant to support classroom instructional activities and supervise students. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, preferably an Associate degree or 48 college hours, and eligibility for a Texas Educational Aide Certificate.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; experience with children is required; is physically able to assist energetic young learners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prefer Associates Degree or 48 hours of college.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Texas Educational Aide Certificate upon hire.
• Experience working with children/youth is a must.
• Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish).

Responsibilities

• As assigned by campus administrator
• Extracurricular duties (bus or hall duties)

Skills

Good communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or 48 hours college

Job description

Mount Pleasant Independent School District CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - Mount Pleasant, Texas Open in Google Maps

Head Start Teacher Assistant

Mount Pleasant Independent School District CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - Mount Pleasant, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5971538

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

As assigned by campus administrator

Education Required: High school diploma or GED
Prefer Associates Degree or 48 hours of college

Certificates/License Required: Must be eligible to obtain a Texas Educational Aide Certificate upon hire

Experience Required: Experience working with children/youth is a must.
**This may include babysitting, volunteer work, church group, care of siblings/minors or educational prep-programs.**

Abilities Required: Good communication skills with both students and adults; Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)

Physical/Mental Demands: Withstand demand and possess physical strength to work with energetically small children

Extracurricular Duties: As assigned (bus or hall duties) Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Craig Bailey , Assistant Superintendent of HR
• 2230 N. Edwards Ave
• Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]