Substitute, Part-Time, Head Start

City of Santa Fe Springs; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Ancillary products

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Clinic

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Webb County Head Start is seeking an Education Aide to assist the teacher in carrying out the educational, recreational, and social programs planned for children.

You will attend lectures and conferences for professional development, keep the classroom neat and orderly, rotate to centers as needed, assist with classroom duties in the teacher’s absence, and perform other related tasks as assigned. This is a full-time position with benefits available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Preferably some college education (child development / early childhood courses / or experience working with preschool children).
• Be bilingual and have experience working with preschool-age children.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines for the position annually.

Responsibilities

• Attend lectures, conferences, and other educational programs as directed to support professional development and growth as an aide.
• Remains attentive to each child's needs and helps promote their health and welfare.
• Maintains the classroom in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Rotates to assigned centers as needed.
• Assists with classroom responsibilities in the absence of the teacher and the teacher aide.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college education (child development / early childhood)

Job description

Job Summary

Reposted: 8/25/2026.

Will assist the teacher in carrying out the educational, recreational, and social programs planned for children.

Major Duties

• Attend lectures, conferences, and other educational programs as directed to support professional development and growth as an aide.
• Remains attentive to each child's needs and helps promote their health and welfare.
• Maintains the classroom in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Rotates to assigned centers as needed.
• Assists with classroom responsibilities in the absence of the teacher and the teacher aide.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferably some college education (child development / early childhood courses / or experience working with preschool children).
• Be bilingual and have experience working with preschool-age children.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines for the position annually.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Occasionally

• Moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 30 - 40 pounds in all directions.
• Working in low temperatures.
• Working in high temperatures.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
• Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle.

Constantly

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must have a Texas Driver's License and must provide proof of vehicle insurance.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• This position is not covered by Civil Service; therefore, it is subject to all the Webb County Policies and the Webb County Head Start addendum.

Valid Texas Driver’s License

• If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver’s License must be obtained prior to employment.

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.

Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.

https://www.webbcountytx.gov/RiskManagement/EmployeeBenefits/

Benefits offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Clinic*
• Vacation and sick leave
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)

*Available to ALL employees

Available to Permanent Part-Time employees