Instructor Assistant, Early Learning Center 1, 2026-2027 School Year

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking a part-time ELC support staff member in Houston to assist with daily activity plans, instructional exercises, and maintaining a safe classroom environment for young learners.

The role requires at least 18 years of age, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to meet Texas HHSC eligibility including first aid/CPR. Flexibility for evenings/weekends and strong attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in a state-regulated childcare setting preferred.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to adjust daily routines for children and the center.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers preferred.
• Occasional nights and weekends as required for meetings or trainings.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.
• Meets eligibility requirements of Texas HHSC for child care employment including first aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing daily activity plans and center events.
• Conduct instructional exercises with individuals or small groups.
• Support a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and development.
• Use age-appropriate strategies to manage behavior per standards.
• Assist children with physical needs and personal care.
• Supervise children in all programming areas and protect materials and facilities.
• Maintain a welcoming classroom for children and parents.
• Maintain neatness and cleanliness of the center and supplies.
• Protect children, equipment, and facilities at all times.
• Establish professional relationships with parents, children, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Complete paperwork as assigned by ELC Instructor and Director.
• Provide quality customer service to children, parents, colleagues, and visitors.
• Serve as a positive role model and support department/center mission.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Texas Minimum Standards.
• Participate in staff development and training requirements.
• Comply with policies and attend required meetings.
• Direct substitutes when assigned and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Age 18+

High school graduate

Childcare experience

Bilingual English literacy

Flexible schedule

Attendance reliability

Physical stamina

First Aid/CPR knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age; proof of high school graduate/GED equivalent required. Some college hours preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in a state regulated childcare setting preferred.
• Physically able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible and able to adjust daily routine or work schedule based on the needs of the children and the center.
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers preferred.
• Available occasional nights and weekends as required for scheduled meetings or trainings.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
• Ability to meet/maintain all eligibility requirements required by Texas Health and Human Services to be employed in a child care operation, including maintaining required first aid and CPR certification
  

• Must be at least 18 years of age; proof of high school graduate/GED equivalent required. Some college hours preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in a state regulated childcare setting preferred.
• Physically able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible and able to adjust daily routine or work schedule based on the needs of the children and the center.
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers preferred.
• Available occasional nights and weekends as required for scheduled meetings or trainings.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
• Ability to meet/maintain all eligibility requirements required by Texas Health and Human Services to be employed in a child care operation, including maintaining required first aid and CPR certification
  

Terms Of Employment

197 days

Salary/Paygrade

$24,197 – IP3 as approved by the Board of Trustees for the School Year

Essential Functions

• Assist in the implementation of daily activity plans and center events, including assisting the ELC instructor in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the instructor, including working with individual learners or small groups.
• Support a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of young learners.
• Utilize age-appropriate strategies to manage the behavior of young learners in accordance with district and department policies and guidelines, as well as the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers.
• Assist children with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Actively supervise children in all programming areas and take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect children, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in creating a classroom environment that is warm and welcoming for children and parents.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom including supporting the cleanliness of the center and sanitizing center supplies.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect children, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, children, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Complete all necessary paperwork as assigned by the ELC Instructor and ELC Director.
• Provide quality customer service to all children, parents, colleagues and visitors.
• Serve as a positive role model for children and peers; support the mission and vision of the department and center.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to all Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills and meet the yearly training requirements as outlined in the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers.
• Comply with state, district, and department regulations and policies, pertaining to the role of an ELC employee.
• Attend and participate in staff and department meetings, as required.
• Assist in directing the work of substitutes, if assigned.
• Perform any and all other duties deemed necessary by the ELC Director, the Assistant Director of Community Programs, or the Director of Community Programs.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs.
Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress