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

EARLY LEARNING CENTER - 1; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District – Early Learning Center 1 in Houston, Texas seeks an Instructor Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year to support classroom activities and learners.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, English proficiency, and schedule flexibility. The 197-day calendar offers a $24,197 salary (IP3).

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with high school graduate/GED or equivalent.
• Two years of state-regulated childcare experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible and able to adjust daily routine for children and center.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers preferred.
• Occasional nights and weekends may be required for meetings or trainings.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.
• Eligible for Texas Health and Human Services requirements including CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing daily activity plans and center events.
• Support instructional exercises with individual learners or small groups.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and development.
• Use age-appropriate behavior management strategies per district policies.
• Assist with physical needs and personal care of children, including feeding and hygiene.
• Supervise children across programming areas and ensure safety of materials and facilities.
• Help maintain a warm, welcoming classroom for children and parents.
• Maintain neat classroom and contribute to center cleanliness.

Skills

Childcare experience

English language

Flexibility

Attendance

First aid CPR

Job description

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936378 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

197 days

SALARY/PAYGRADE:

$24,197 – IP3as 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

Applications will be reviewed however, Not all applicants will be interviewed

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Contact Information

• Jairo De La Torre , Assistant Director, Community Programs
• COMMUNITY PROGRAMS/ELC
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]