Head Start Teacher Assistant

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Independent School District Child Development Center in Mount Pleasant, Texas is seeking a Head Start Teacher Assistant to support classrooms and student learning. Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or 48 college hours preferred; eligible to obtain Texas Educational Aide Certificate.

Experience with children, strong communication with students and adults; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; full-time with occasional bus or hallway duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree or 48 college hours preferred.
• Eligible to obtain Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
• Experience working with children/youth required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Good communication with students and adults.

Responsibilities

• As assigned by campus administrator.
• Extracurricular duties: bus or hall duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree / 48 college hours preferred

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

This job is also posted in Esc Region 8 Consortium Job Board , and Mount Pleasant Independent School District

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]