Part-time Assistant Teacher - Afternoons (12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.)

The Goddard School; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Free CDA program

Paid training

Supportive school culture

Job summary

The Goddard School of Pflugerville is seeking an Afternoon/Part-Time Teacher Assistant to join our caring early childhood team. You will support Lead Teachers, help maintain a safe, engaging classroom, and assist with routines for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old.

This role offers a 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. schedule, competitive pay, and benefits including health insurance, professional development, and paid training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to safely support young children.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, positive attitude.
• Reliability, punctuality, and ability to work independently.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine love for working with children.

Responsibilities

• As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll partner with a Lead Teacher to create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment.
• Maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Assisting with daily routines, activities, and curriculum implementation.
• Supporting each child’s social and emotional development.
• Demonstrating warmth, kindness, and professionalism at all times.
• Building positive relationships with families and being a great team player.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Empathy

Patience

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Goddard School® located in Pflugerville, TX is growing and looking to add a caring, energetic, and reliable Afternoon/Part-Time Teacher Assistant to our amazing team of Early Childhood Educators. If you love working with children and want to support a high-quality learning environment, we would love to hear from you!

Available Schedule Options

We are hiring specifically for an afternoon schedule of 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.You must be able to work with all ages, ranging from 6 weeks old to 5 years of age.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: $14–$16/hour (based on experience & qualifications)

• Affordable health insurance: Medical, dental & vision available

• Professional development:

  • Free Child Development Associate (CDA) program

• Paid training to meet annual licensing requirements

• Supportive, collaborative school culture where teachers feel valued and appreciated

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to safely support young children

• Strong communication skills and a professional, positive attitude

• Reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work independently

• Empathy, patience, and a genuine love for working with children

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a licensed child care center

• Experience supporting infants, toddlers, or preschool-age children

Primary Responsibilities

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll partner with a Lead Teacher to create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment. Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment

• Assisting with daily routines, activities, and curriculum implementation

• Supporting each child’s social and emotional development

• Demonstrating warmth, kindness, and professionalism at all times

• Building positive relationships with families

• Being dependable, flexible, and a great team player

About The Goddard School® of Pflugerville

Proudly serving families since 2009, The Goddard School® of Pflugerville is part of a respected national franchise with 600+ schools across 38 states. We provide a play-based, academically supported curriculum that helps children build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our teachers partner with parents to help children grow into joyful, respectful, and confident learners.